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Roof leak investigation in Middleton, Hampshire
Independent roof leak investigations in Middleton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Middleton
We investigate roof leaks in Middleton and across London and South East England. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed staining around the chimney inside and ceiling stains that grow after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Middleton often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Middleton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Middleton
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Common questions in Middleton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Middleton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Middleton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Middleton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Roof leak investigations in Middleton: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longparish Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Middleton. Our Hampshire coverage includes Middleton and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP11 is covered for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Middleton
Around Middleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Middleton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Places near Middleton
What else we do in Middleton
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like Middleton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Middleton
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes