Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Twyford, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Twyford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Stains around a skylight
What we are asked to look at in Twyford
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in, frequently well away from where it shows.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How a roof leak investigation works in Twyford
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water marks that spread in wet weather and damp on a chimney breast.
Many homes in small places like Twyford face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
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.
- Where
- Twyford (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Twyford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents and landlords in Twyford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Twyford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Twyford?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Twyford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I book a survey in Twyford?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Twyford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Twyford
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Homes near green spaces such as St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Twyford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Twyford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Twyford and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like High Street, Roman Road and The Crescent, all of which we cover. Twyford sits on or near the B3335, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Twyford include Shawford (1 mile north-west), South Down (1 mile west), Compton (1 mile west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Twyford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Phoenix Inn and St. Cross Park, among other places. The closest station to Twyford is Shawford station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.8 miles north) and The Gurkha Museum (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Twyford includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Twyford, 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 get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.