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Roof Leak Investigation in Ashmore Green
Independent roof leak investigations in Ashmore Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Ashmore Green
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. If you are worried about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp on a chimney breast, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Ashmore Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Ashmore Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know 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.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Do you need a roof leak investigation in Ashmore Green?
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Take a building like Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ashmore Green
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
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FAQs for Ashmore Green
Will you come out to Ashmore Green?
Yes, Ashmore Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashmore Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Ashmore Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
Roof leak investigations in Ashmore Green: local notes
About 2 miles west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Ashmore Green has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury Racecourse station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Mark's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Ashmore Green is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG18 is within our area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane. We also cover the places around Ashmore Green: Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Ashmore Green
In Ashmore Green, that means homes and buildings near Kennet School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ashmore Green includes Nature Discovery Centre.