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Roof leak investigation in The Mint, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in The Mint and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigation in The Mint: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you are worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and ceiling stains that grow after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like The Mint, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- The Mint (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around The Mint
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Hope Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Liss Junior School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover The Mint and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes The Mint. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside The Mint, we cover Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
What’s near The Mint
In The Mint, that means homes and buildings near The Temple Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The Mint: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like The Mint?
Yes, The Mint is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover The Mint?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like The Mint can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Carrying out the fix
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Mint
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Useful tips for The Mint property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know what has already been tried
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in The Mint
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
For landlords with property near Liss station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA