Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Odiham, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Odiham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Odiham?
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, often well away from where it shows.
We are often asked to look at:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
About our roof leak investigation in Odiham
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. 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. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and condensation that looks like a leak.
In a smaller place like Odiham, some roofs face open ground, 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. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Odiham (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Odiham
Landlord and commercial surveys in Odiham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Odiham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Odiham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof leak investigations around Odiham
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Mayhill 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 Hook station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Odiham is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. If you’re in Odiham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Odiham and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in RG29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Goodchild Square, High Street and London Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Odiham: North Warnborough (1 mile north-west), Broad Oak (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile north-west), Greywell (1 mile west) and Hook Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (7 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (7 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Odiham
We work in homes and buildings around Robert May's School and The Bell Inn, among other places. Odiham’s nearest station is Hook station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles north) and Odiham Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Questions from Odiham
Do you cover smaller places like Odiham?
Yes, Odiham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Odiham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak frequently show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.