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Emmer Green Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Emmer Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Emmer Green
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. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Typical surveys look at drips from nail tips in a cold loft and staining around the chimney inside, across valleys and parapet gutters, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers.
In older homes around places like Emmer Green, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Emmer Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What affects the price in Emmer Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Emmer Green: your questions answered
Is Emmer Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Emmer Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Emmer Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you definitely find the leak?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. In an older home around Emmer Green, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Emmer Green is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, 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.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof leak investigations around Emmer Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Mapledurham House about 3.2 miles west, Emmer Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Broad Street Mall, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. Anyone responsible for a site like The Hill Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas Church Hall, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We visit Emmer Green as part of our work across Reading. Our Reading coverage includes Emmer Green.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Around Emmer Green
In Emmer Green, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.