Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Penton Grafton, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Penton Grafton. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
About our roof leak investigation in Penton Grafton
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Penton Grafton, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old 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 photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Penton Grafton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Penton Grafton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Penton Grafton
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Penton Grafton. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Penton Grafton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Common questions in Penton Grafton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penton Grafton?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Penton Grafton?
Yes, Penton Grafton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Penton Grafton?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
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. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Roof leak investigations around Penton Grafton
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Harrow Way Community School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Penton Grafton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Penton Grafton. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Penton Grafton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart Public House, among other places. The closest station to Penton Grafton is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Grafton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.