Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Vernham Street
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Vernham Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
How a roof leak investigation works in Vernham Street
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. 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.
Somewhere as small as Vernham Street, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Vernham Street (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Vernham Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Questions from Vernham Street
Do you cover smaller places like Vernham Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Vernham Street is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report 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). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Vernham Street
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses like Stargroves, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Vernham Street goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Vernham Dean Gillum'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.
Vernham Street is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Vernham Street as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Vernham Street is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SP11. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Test Valley (3 miles east), Upper Green (4 miles north), Ashmansworth (4 miles east), Lower Green (4 miles north) and Inkpen Common (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (9 miles south-west), Ludgershall (7 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Around Vernham Street
In Vernham Street, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. Not far away are Combe Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Vernham Street
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Vernham Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in, particularly in driving rain.