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Roof leak investigation in Wells-in-the-Field, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Wells-in-the-Field, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigations for Wells-in-the-Field homes and businesses
Wells-in-the-Field: your questions answered
Is Wells-in-the-Field within the area you cover?
Yes, Wells-in-the-Field is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Wells-in-the-Field listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
About our roof leak investigation in Wells-in-the-Field
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches high on an inside wall and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
Many homes in small places like Wells-in-the-Field face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos 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.
- Location
- Wells-in-the-Field (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wells-in-the-Field
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Wells-in-the-Field
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
If you look after a building such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. Older and listed buildings around Wells-in-the-Field may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Wells-in-the-Field
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Wells-in-the-Field
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Nicholas' Church: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Wells-in-the-Field work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Wells-in-the-Field and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG28. That includes homes and businesses on Priory Lane and London Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wells-in-the-Field: Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Wells-in-the-Field
Typical jobs here are in homes near Testbourne Community School and Railway Hotel. Wells-in-the-Field’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles west.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Wells-in-the-Field, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- 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 we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.