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Roof Leak Investigation in Hungerford Green
Roof leak investigations across Hungerford Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Hungerford Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and brown rings on upstairs ceilings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Hungerford Green 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. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hungerford Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Hungerford Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hungerford Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings usually point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as Hungerford Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Hungerford Green
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, frequently well away from where it shows.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take a building like The Downs School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Leaks and storm damage in Hungerford Green
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hungerford Green goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Mary's church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hungerford Green can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG8 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bell Lane and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hungerford Green, we cover Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hungerford Green
In Hungerford Green, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Hungerford Green’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hungerford Green
Water damage grows the longer it is left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. In a small place like Hungerford Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.