Hampshire · London and the South East
Monk Sherborne Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Monk Sherborne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
About our roof leak investigation in Monk Sherborne
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey flat roof details, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and staining around the chimney inside.
Many homes in small places like Monk Sherborne face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Monk Sherborne
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, often well away from where it shows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Also near Monk Sherborne
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Monk Sherborne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Monk Sherborne
Is Monk Sherborne within the area you cover?
Yes, Monk Sherborne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Monk Sherborne listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
How do I book a survey in Monk Sherborne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Roof leak investigations in Monk Sherborne: local notes
The Vyne, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Sherborne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Monk Sherborne and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Monk Sherborne. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG26 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Around Monk Sherborne
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Daneshill Park Woods.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Monk Sherborne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.