West Berkshire · London and the South East
Heads Hill Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Heads Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Heads Hill roofs and the weather
About 3.3 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Heads Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Homes near green spaces such as New Greenham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Heads Hill and the rest of West Berkshire. Across West Berkshire, we cover Heads Hill. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG19 and RG20. Whether your property is on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Heads Hill
We work in homes and buildings around New Greenham Park and Kennet School. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Roof leak investigation in Heads Hill
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 we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and damp ceilings under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Heads Hill, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Heads Hill questions
Do you cover Heads Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Heads Hill is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Heads Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Heads Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Typically, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Places near Heads Hill
Also in Heads Hill
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Putting the leak right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Heads Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in, especially in driving rain.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.