Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Northbrook
Need a roof leak investigation in Northbrook? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Northbrook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Northbrook
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. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you are worried about damp patches next to the stack and leaks that appear only in driving rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Northbrook face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Northbrook (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check the loft is accessible
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Northbrook
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys frequently show up some distance away inside.
We are often asked to look at:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Towns and villages near Northbrook
Other services in Northbrook
Roof leak investigations around Northbrook
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Micheldever CofE Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Northbrook, we can come and survey your property. Northbrook is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO21. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
What’s near Northbrook
In Northbrook, that means homes and buildings near Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub. Northbrook’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Northbrook
Is Northbrook in the area you cover?
Yes, Northbrook is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Northbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.