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Roof leak investigation in Mill Green, West Berkshire
Roof leak investigations across Mill Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Stains around a skylight
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Mill Green
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey flat roof details, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about water through the ceiling under a flat roof and water marks that spread in wet weather.
In a village or hamlet like Mill 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, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Mill Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Mill Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mill Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Mill Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
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FAQs for Mill Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mill Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Mill Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Mill Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Leaks and storm damage in Mill Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Mill Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Living close to New Greenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cheam School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Thatcham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Mill Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Mill Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG19 for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Headley (1 mile west), Goose Hill (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south), Crookham (1 mile north-east) and Heads Hill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
What’s near Mill Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Greenham Park and The Travellers Friend pub and the streets around them. Mill Green’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Mill Green include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.