Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Northington
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Northington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Roof leak investigation in Northington
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Common reasons to book are wet patches high on an inside wall and wet patches on loft insulation, across slate and tile slopes, the roof space and flat roof details.
Roofs in small places like Northington often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Northington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Northington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Northington
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Micheldever station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Roofs in Northington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO24. If you’re just outside Northington, we cover Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Around Northington
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Northington is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Northington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- 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 photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Carrying out the fix
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Northington
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Questions from Northington
Do you cover Northington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Northington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Northington?
Yes. Northington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.