Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Red Rice
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Red Rice and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
How a roof leak investigation works in Red Rice
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks below a flat extension roof and a leak that comes and goes with the weather.
For a small place like Red Rice, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Putting the leak right
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Red Rice
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Take a building like Redrice School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Andover station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Red Rice for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Red Rice is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets such as Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Red Rice include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Red Rice
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Red Rice is Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
Nearby places to Red Rice
Also in Red Rice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Red Rice, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Red Rice
Do you carry out roof surveys in Red Rice?
Yes, Red Rice is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Red Rice?
Yes, Red Rice is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Normally, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Red Rice?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What we are asked to look at in Red Rice
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.