Hampshire · London and the South East
Penton Corner Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Penton Corner and across Hampshire.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof leak investigation in Penton Corner: what you get
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Typical surveys look at damp on a chimney breast and leaks that appear only in driving rain, on slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Penton Corner, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Penton Corner (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Useful tips for Penton Corner property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
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.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Carrying out the fix
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
Landlords, agents and block managers in Penton Corner
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Penton Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Penton Corner
Do you carry out roof surveys in Penton Corner?
Yes, Penton Corner is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Penton Corner as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Penton Corner is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Roof leak investigations around Penton Corner
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Portway Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Penton Corner, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Penton Corner is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Short Lane and Beech Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Around Penton Corner
Around Penton Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harrow Way Community School and White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Also near Penton Corner
Other services in Penton Corner
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.