Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Picket Piece, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Picket Piece, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
How a roof leak investigation works in Picket Piece
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Picket Piece can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Picket Piece (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Picket Piece is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Useful tips for Picket Piece property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
Common questions in Picket Piece
Is Picket Piece in the area you cover?
Yes, Picket Piece is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Picket Piece as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I need to do before a survey in Picket Piece?
Mostly, it is about access: the loft hatch, any locked gates and where to park in Picket Piece. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Picket Piece
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Anyone responsible for a site like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Picket Piece gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Picket Piece is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road. We also cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
What’s near Picket Piece
Around Picket Piece, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Picket Piece
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
For landlords with property near Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.