Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Harmans Water Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Harmans Water, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Harmans Water
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches next to the stack and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
In older homes around places like Harmans Water, 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. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Harmans Water (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Harmans Water doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harmans Water
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
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.
Useful tips for Harmans Water property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
We email the report to you. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
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Roof leak investigations in Harmans Water: local notes
Bracknell, which Harmans Water is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Leaks on homes like these often come from flat-roofed additions or from rain driven up under low-pitched tiles. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harmans Water Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Harmans Water is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out roof leak investigations in Harmans Water for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Bracknell Forest coverage includes Harmans Water and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG12 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Square, Jaguar Lane and Mendip Road. Main roads around Harmans Water include the A322. We also cover the places around Harmans Water: Jennett's Park (1 mile north-east), Forest Park (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile east), Easthampstead (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Harmans Water
We work in homes and buildings around The Brakenhale School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School, among other places. The closest station to Harmans Water is Martins Heron station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
When to book a survey in Harmans Water
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Questions from Harmans Water
Do you cover smaller places like Harmans Water?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Harmans Water be checked too?
It is often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Harmans Water?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.