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Roof leak investigation in Weeke, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations around Weeke, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
How a roof leak investigation works in Weeke
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Typical surveys look at drips from nail tips in a cold loft and water marks that spread in wet weather, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a smaller place like Weeke, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Weeke (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to Weeke is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Weeke questions
Is my home in Weeke listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Weeke?
Yes, Weeke is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We cannot promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Leaks and storm damage in Weeke
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Matthew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you look after a building such as Weeke Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Hotels and guest houses near Weeke can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Weeke is about 1 mile north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Weeke, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Weeke is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO22 and SO23 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You will find streets like Elm Road, Dean Lane and Links Road. We also cover the places around Weeke: Harestock (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile east), Abbotts Barton (1 mile east), Winchester (1 mile south-east) and Littleton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Weeke
In Weeke, that means homes and buildings near Peter Symonds College, St. Cross Park and The Railway Inn. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Weeke include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Places near Weeke
Other services in Weeke
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Weeke. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Take dated photos of the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Weeke
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters