Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Penton Mewsey, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Penton Mewsey, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigation in Penton Mewsey: what you get
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We are often asked to look into water that shows only in certain storms and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and the roof space.
For a small place like Penton Mewsey, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Penton Mewsey (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
FAQs for Penton Mewsey
Is Penton Mewsey within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Penton Mewsey?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Penton Mewsey is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Roof leak investigations around Penton Mewsey
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harrow Way Community School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Penton Mewsey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near Penton Mewsey
Around Penton Mewsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Penton Mewsey’s nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Mewsey includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Penton Mewsey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Penton Mewsey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Penton Mewsey and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.