Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Newnham, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Newnham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Stains around a skylight
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
How a roof leak investigation works in Newnham
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation that looks like a leak and damp on a chimney breast.
Roofs in small places like Newnham often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Newnham (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newnham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Newnham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Newnham
Do you cover Newnham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Newnham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
When to book a survey in Newnham
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp patches next to the stack
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Newnham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know 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.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Newnham roofs and the weather
The wider area around Newnham has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 4.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Newnham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Newnham. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Newnham: Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Newnham
The nearest railway station is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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Why act early in Newnham
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Newnham
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.