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Roof leak investigation in Colthrop, West Berkshire
Need a roof leak investigation in Colthrop? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
About our roof leak investigation in Colthrop
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water dripping from rafters or underlay and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Somewhere as small as Colthrop, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Colthrop
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.
Leaks and storm damage in Colthrop
With Shaw House about 3.5 miles west, Colthrop sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Francis Baily Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Colthrop, we can survey the roof. Across West Berkshire, we cover Colthrop and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG19 and RG18 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Colthrop
Around Colthrop, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Kennet School. The closest station to Colthrop is Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Thatcham Reed Beds.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it’s harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Colthrop, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Colthrop can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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FAQs for Colthrop
Will you come out to Colthrop?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colthrop?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.