Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Old Alresford
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Old Alresford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
How a roof leak investigation works in Old Alresford
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. Common reasons to book are drips in the loft during heavy rain and damp underlay across a wide area, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes.
Somewhere as small as Old Alresford, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Old Alresford, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we’re asked to look at in Old Alresford
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
If you look after a building such as Perins School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Old Alresford: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Old Alresford?
Yes. Old Alresford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Alresford?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof leak investigations around Old Alresford
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Hinton Ampner House about 4.1 miles south, Old Alresford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Alresford can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Old Alresford: Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Alresford
In Old Alresford, that means homes and buildings near The Globe Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.