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Roof leak investigation in Hollington, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Hollington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Hollington
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Being in a small place like Hollington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Hollington
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. About 0.8 miles north-west lies Stargroves, a reminder of how long the area around Hollington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Hollington, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hollington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hollington
The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Hollington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hollington?
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
The streets around a church like Church of St Thomas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Hollington
Also in Hollington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Hollington
Is Hollington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Hollington 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
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.