Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Shawford
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Shawford.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Roof leak investigation in Shawford: what you get
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers.
Many homes in small places like Shawford face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shawford (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shawford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shawford. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Around Shawford, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Wind, rain and roofs in Shawford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Living close to St. Cross Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Shawford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Shawford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Shawford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Around Shawford
Around Shawford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. Shawford has its own railway station: Shawford station. Nearby you’ll also find The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Shawford includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shawford
Is my home in Shawford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Shawford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you always find the source?
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.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Shawford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.