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Roof leak investigation in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Shipton Bellinger, with photographs and a written report.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. 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.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
How a roof leak investigation works in Shipton Bellinger
Our roof leak investigations cover Shipton Bellinger and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water that shows only in certain storms, on chimney stacks, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Being in a small place like Shipton Bellinger makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shipton Bellinger
Landlords and agents in Shipton Bellinger book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Shipton Bellinger: your questions answered
Do you cover Shipton Bellinger?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Shipton Bellinger is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What should I do before you arrive?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Shipton Bellinger can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Shipton Bellinger
A chimney stack has a good many places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp patches next to the stack
Take a building like Shipton Bellinger Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Around Shipton Bellinger, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
Roof leak investigations around Shipton Bellinger
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Grateley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. In Shipton Bellinger, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SP9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Near you in Shipton Bellinger
In Shipton Bellinger, that means homes and buildings near The Boot Inn and The Wellington Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.