Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Well, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Well and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
Roof leak investigation in Well: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about leaks that appear only in driving rain and condensation that looks like a leak.
Roofs in small places like Well frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Well (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Well property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
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Different roofs, different checks
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.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
What we are asked to look at in Well
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Take a building like Lord Wandsworth College: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the price in Well
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Well, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Well, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Well roofs and the weather
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 is detailed. The wider area around Well has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 4.8 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Lord Wandsworth College Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Well is about 5 miles west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Well for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Well. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in RG29 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Long Sutton (1 mile west), South Warnborough (2 miles west), Odiham (3 miles north), Broad Oak (3 miles north) and North Warnborough (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Farnborough (8 miles north-east), Fleet (5 miles north-east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (5 miles south-west) and Petersfield (14 miles south).
What’s near Well
The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-east) and Barley Pound (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Questions from Well
Is Well within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Well in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Well as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.