Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Oakley, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Oakley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in Oakley: what you get
We investigate roof leaks in Oakley and across London and South East England. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed leaks that appear only in driving rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Oakley can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Oakley (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Oakley
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Oakley CE Junior School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Overton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church like St John's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. If you’re in Oakley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG23 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Oakley include Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Oakley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Oakley is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oakley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Oakley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price roof leak investigations
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Oakley
Also in Oakley
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Oakley: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Oakley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Oakley?
Yes, Oakley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak typically shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters