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Roof leak investigation in Leverton, West Berkshire
Roof leak investigations in Leverton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Leverton
Will you come out to Leverton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Leverton?
Yes, Leverton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How a roof leak investigation works in Leverton
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are leaks at a dormer or roof window and water that shows only in certain storms, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Leverton, 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 check what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Leverton (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Leverton
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Leverton
Landlords and letting agents in Leverton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Leverton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof leak investigations around Leverton
The wider area around Leverton has a long history of building, with Ramsbury Manor about 4.6 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Hungerford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Leverton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Leverton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG17. We also cover the places around Leverton: Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Leverton
We work in homes and buildings around John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hungerford station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds.
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The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Leverton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.