Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Wildhern
We carry out roof leak investigations in Wildhern and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
About our roof leak investigation in Wildhern
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you’re worried about damp walls below an overflowing gutter and leaks at a dormer or roof window, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Wildhern face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wildhern (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Wildhern
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, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
For landlords with property near Andover station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. Each is checked from every safe vantage point.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Also in Wildhern
Roof leak investigations in Wildhern: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hatherden Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christchurch, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Wildhern and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Wildhern is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Wildhern: Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Around Wildhern
We work in homes and buildings around The Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Wildhern can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Wildhern
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Stopping the water is the first step. For older village homes like those around Wildhern, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wildhern
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Wildhern
Will you come out to Wildhern?
Yes, Wildhern is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Wildhern?
Yes, Wildhern is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.