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Arborfield Garrison Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Arborfield Garrison.
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Roof leak investigations for Arborfield Garrison homes and businesses
Roof leak investigation in Arborfield Garrison
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and staining around the chimney inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Arborfield Garrison can stand more in the open, 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 is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Arborfield Garrison
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Arborfield Garrison
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Arborfield Garrison. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Arborfield Garrison book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Towns and villages near Arborfield Garrison
Also in Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison roofs and the weather
About 4.8 miles south-west lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Arborfield Garrison has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Wokingham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you live in an older home near St Eligius, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Arborfield Garrison and nearby. Our Reading coverage includes Arborfield Garrison and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG2 and RG40. Local streets include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Arborfield Garrison has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Arborfield Garrison
In Arborfield Garrison, that means homes and buildings near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Arborfield Garrison include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Arborfield Garrison questions
Do you cover Arborfield Garrison?
Yes, Arborfield Garrison is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Arborfield Garrison as anywhere else.
Is my home in Arborfield Garrison listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Report times depend on the package.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. Blocked gutters on homes around Arborfield Garrison overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around Arborfield Garrison is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.