Hampshire · London and the South East
Up Nately Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Up Nately and across Hampshire.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigation in Up Nately
We investigate roof leaks in Up Nately and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and leaks below a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Roofs in small places like Up Nately often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Up Nately (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Up Nately can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Up Nately
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Hook station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. The streets around a church such as Church of St. Stephen are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Up Nately is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
We work across the RG27 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road. We also cover the places around Up Nately: Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Up Nately
Up Nately’s nearest station is Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Up Nately includes The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
Questions from Up Nately
Is Up Nately in the area you cover?
Yes, Up Nately is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Up Nately listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Up Nately?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
When to book a survey in Up Nately
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Take a building like Robert May's School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Up Nately
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers