Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Quarley, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Quarley.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Quarley
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. If you’ve noticed damp ceilings under a flat roof and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details alike.
For a small place like Quarley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Quarley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Quarley
Is Quarley in the area you cover?
Yes, Quarley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Quarley within the area you cover?
Yes, Quarley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How do I book a survey in Quarley?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Also in Quarley
Why it is worth a survey now in Quarley
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. Outbuildings and barns around Quarley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are 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.
Why book us in Quarley
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Quarley
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Grateley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Quarley and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Quarley. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Park Lane and Etwall. If you’re just outside Quarley, we cover Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Quarley
The closest station to Quarley is Grateley station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Quarley
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, often well away from where it shows.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What affects the price in Quarley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Quarley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.