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Roof Leak Investigation in St Mary Bourne
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in St Mary Bourne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
How a roof leak investigation works in St Mary Bourne
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are staining around the chimney inside and water marks that spread in wet weather.
Somewhere as small as St Mary Bourne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- St Mary Bourne (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in St Mary Bourne: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take a building like St Mary Bourne Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in St Mary Bourne and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes St Mary Bourne. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Roof leak investigations in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Landmarks near St Mary Bourne
Around St Mary Bourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coronation Arms, among other places. St Mary Bourne’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as St Mary Bourne, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For an older or listed building in a place like St Mary Bourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Mary Bourne
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in St Mary Bourne
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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St Mary Bourne questions
Is my home in St Mary Bourne listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to St Mary Bourne?
Yes, St Mary Bourne is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.