Hampshire · London and the South East
Shalden Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Shalden and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Roof leak investigation in Shalden: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. Typical surveys look at condensation that looks like a leak and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, across slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Shalden face open ground, 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Shalden (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Shalden, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Other services in Shalden
Leaks and storm damage in Shalden
The wider area around Shalden has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 2.5 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Alton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Shalden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Shalden is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shalden
Shalden’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shalden
Is Shalden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Shalden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Often, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Older and listed buildings around Shalden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.