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Roof leak investigation in Lower Green, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Lower Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Lower Green
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks at a dormer or roof window and water that shows only in certain storms, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Lower 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. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Green: your questions answered
Is Lower Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Green as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Nearby places to Lower Green
What else we do in Lower Green
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Green
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Lower Green
Historic houses like Stargroves, about 4.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Lower Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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 yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Lower Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Lower Green and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG17 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane. If you’re just outside Lower Green, we cover Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near John O'Gaunt School and The Old Craven Arms and the streets around them. Lower Green’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Lower Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Lower Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Lower Green?
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you look after a building like Inkpen Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one