Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Great Hollands
We carry out roof leak investigations in Great Hollands and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
About our roof leak investigation in Great Hollands
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks at a dormer or roof window and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Around Great Hollands, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Great Hollands
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Take an older house close to St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Putting the leak right
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Nearby places to Great Hollands
Other services in Great Hollands
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Great Hollands
Is Great Hollands within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Hollands is covered. We survey roofs 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 a conservation area affect roof work in Great Hollands?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Great Hollands, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Great Hollands, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Great Hollands roofs and the weather
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Great Hollands Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. If you are in Great Hollands, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of RG12 and RG40 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane and the roads around them. You’ll find Great Hollands on the A3095, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Great Hollands has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Great Hollands
Typical jobs here are in homes near Golden Retriever pub, Easthampstead Park Community School and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Great Hollands include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Hollands
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How we price roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Great Hollands, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.