Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in New Alresford, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across New Alresford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
FAQs for New Alresford
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Alresford?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and New Alresford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in New Alresford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It is a common question. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
How do I book a survey in New Alresford?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How a roof leak investigation works in New Alresford
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at a dormer or roof window and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like New Alresford can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- New Alresford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for New Alresford property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Common roof problems in New Alresford
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, especially where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Carrying out the fix
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Wind, rain and roofs in New Alresford
With Hinton Ampner House about 3 miles south, New Alresford sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sun Hill Junior School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether the building in New Alresford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. New Alresford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO24 is covered for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill. With the B3046 and B3047 close by, New Alresford is simple for us to get to. Other places close to New Alresford include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
What’s near New Alresford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Running Horse Public House and Perins School and the streets around them. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Alresford include Shutts Copse.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Being in a smaller place like New Alresford does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in New Alresford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.