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Roof leak investigation in Greenham, West Berkshire
Roof leak investigations in Greenham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water that shows only in certain storms
How a roof leak investigation works in Greenham
Our roof leak investigations cover Greenham and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are leaks that appear only in driving rain and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, across the roof space, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers.
Being in a small place like Greenham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Greenham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Greenham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Greenham
How do I find out if my home in Greenham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Greenham within the area you cover?
Yes, Greenham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives 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 thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s part of the Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
What else we do in Greenham
Greenham roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 1.9 miles north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Greenham has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
Take a building like The Willows Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Trees in and around Sandleford Priory shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Greenham, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Greenham is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG19 and RG14. We cover properties on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View and the roads around them. Other places close to Greenham include Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Near you in Greenham
In Greenham, that means homes and buildings near St Bartholomew's School, Sandleford Priory and The Old London Apprentice pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Greenham is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.