Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Hare Hatch
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Hare Hatch and the rest of Wokingham. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
About our roof leak investigation in Hare Hatch
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. 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. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’re worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Hare Hatch, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hare Hatch
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Hare Hatch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s 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 tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hare Hatch
How do I find out if my home in Hare Hatch is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hare Hatch in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Roof leak investigations in Hare Hatch: local notes
The wider area around Hare Hatch has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 4.3 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Homes near green spaces like Loddon Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hare Hatch is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Hare Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane. We also cover the places around Hare Hatch: The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hare Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen Victoria pub, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Piggott School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, about 1.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.