Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Holme Green
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Holme Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water that shows only in certain storms
What we cannot see
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How a roof leak investigation works in Holme Green
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks that appear only in driving rain and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across the roof space, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Holme Green, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Holme Green (RG40)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Places near Holme Green
Other services in Holme Green
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Holme Green
Is Holme Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Holme Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Holme Green?
Yes, Holme Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Typically, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. 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.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Wind, rain and roofs in Holme Green
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. 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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Floreat Montague Park Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you let a flat or house near Wokingham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Sebastian's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Holme Green is about 2 miles north of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Holme Green can all book roof leak investigations. Our Wokingham coverage includes Holme Green. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG40 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Holme Green: Gardeners Green (1 mile south-west), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Holme Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Crooked Billet pub, St Crispin's School and Wixenford School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Holme Green include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Useful tips for Holme Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Holme Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Holme Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week