West Berkshire · London and the South East
Farley Hill Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Farley Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Farley Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Farley Hill
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Roofs in small places like Farley Hill often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Farley Hill
What else we do in Farley Hill
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farley Hill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Farley Hill
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 3.9 miles south-west lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Farley Hill 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Farley Hill Primary School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Eligius, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Homes near green spaces such as Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Farley Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Farley Hill. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG7 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road and Jouldings Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Farley Hill
In Farley Hill, that means homes and buildings near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wokingham station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Common questions in Farley Hill
Do you cover Farley Hill?
Yes, Farley Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Farley Hill as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Farley Hill?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
How do I book a survey in Farley Hill?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Farley Hill
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. In a small place like Farley Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.