Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Tadley
Roof leak investigations around Tadley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Wind, rain and roofs in Tadley
Historic houses like The Vyne, about 4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Tadley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishopswood Junior School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Take an older house close to Saint Mary's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Tadley is about 6 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tadley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Tadley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG26 and RG7 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Ambrose Road and Wickham Close, and we cover them all. With the A340 and B3051 close by, Tadley is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Baughurst (1 mile west), Pamber Heath (1 mile east), Heath End (1 mile west), Inhurst (2 miles west) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south), Fleet (14 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Hook (9 miles south-east), Popley (5 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tadley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School, The Falcon pub and The Hurst School, among other places. Tadley’s nearest station is Midgham station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Calleva Museum (1.9 miles east).
How a roof leak investigation works in Tadley
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. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches high on an inside wall, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Tadley as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Photographs and a written account help you show what happened. Because wear and tear is usually excluded, the age of any damage matters.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tadley (RG26, RG7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Around Tadley, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Tadley
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In Tadley, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Tadley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tadley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Tadley is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What affects the price in Tadley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks