Hampshire · London and the South East
Soldridge Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Soldridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Roof leak investigation in Soldridge: what you get
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. 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 follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. If you are worried about ceiling stains that grow after rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Soldridge, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Soldridge
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Useful tips for Soldridge property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What happens on the day
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 record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Soldridge, the journey is planned in advance: let us know 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.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Soldridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. With Bentworth Hall about 2.8 miles north, Soldridge sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Good Shepherd, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Soldridge is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Soldridge is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of GU34 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Soldridge
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Red Hill.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Soldridge
How do I find out if my home in Soldridge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Soldridge?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Soldridge?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.