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Roof Leak Investigation in Perham Down
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Perham Down? You can book a roof leak investigation in Perham Down and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
About our roof leak investigation in Perham Down
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed leaks below a flat extension roof and water that shows only in certain storms, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roof details and slate and tile slopes alike.
Roofs in small places like Perham Down often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Perham Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Perham Down
How do I find out if my home in Perham Down is listed?
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.
Is Perham Down within the area you cover?
Yes, Perham Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Also near Perham Down
What else we do in Perham Down
Wind, rain and roofs in Perham Down
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Wellington Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Perham Down gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Perham Down: Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Around Perham Down
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Quarley Hill.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Perham Down
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Perham Down, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.