Reading · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Arborfield, Reading
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Arborfield. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Arborfield: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are drips in the loft during heavy rain and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
Being in a small place like Arborfield makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Arborfield
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Arborfield and across Reading can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Arborfield
Is my home in Arborfield listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Arborfield in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Arborfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Arborfield
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. In a small place like Arborfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arborfield
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Arborfield
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Winnersh station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Trees in and around Pearman's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Arborfield is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG2. You’ll find streets such as Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane. We also cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Arborfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Arborfield includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
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How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Arborfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.