Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Wigley
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Wigley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wigley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Wigley
We investigate roof leaks in Wigley and across London and South East England. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We survey rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and stains around a skylight.
Being in a small place like Wigley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Wigley (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wigley
Is Wigley within the area you cover?
Yes. Wigley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Wigley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, particularly those that need wind-driven rain. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Towns and villages near Wigley
What else we do in Wigley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wigley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Wigley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wigley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wigley
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Leaks and storm damage in Wigley
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Wigley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Historic houses like Landford Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wigley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Totton station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We visit Wigley as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO51 is within our area for roof leak investigations. If you are just outside Wigley, we cover Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wigley
The nearest railway station is Totton station, about 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wigley includes Copythorne Common.