Hampshire · London and the South East
Tidworth Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Tidworth, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Tidworth
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and stains around a skylight, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Houses in smaller places like Tidworth can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Tidworth (SP9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Tidworth
Is Tidworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tidworth?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tidworth
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Tidworth roofs and the weather
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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tidworth is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Tidworth is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. There is also a page for Southampton.
Roof leak investigations in SP9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Tidworth is on the A338 and A3026, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Near you in Tidworth
We work in homes and buildings around Clarendon Infants' School. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tidworth include Quarley Hill.
Towns and villages near Tidworth
Also in Tidworth
When to book a survey in Tidworth
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
If you look after a building such as The Wellington Academy, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
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.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tidworth
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Around Tidworth, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Tidworth, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.