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Roof leak investigation in Mortimer, West Berkshire
Need a roof leak investigation in Mortimer? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Roof leak investigation in Mortimer: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Mortimer and the wider South East. We visit seven days a week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about water that shows only in certain storms and water marks that spread in wet weather, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers alike.
In older homes around places like Mortimer, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Whether it is long-term wear or recent damage makes a difference to what happens next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Mortimer roofs and the weather
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Mortimer goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Living close to Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church such as Mortimer Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Mortimer, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG7 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Around Mortimer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
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.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to Mortimer is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Mortimer
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mortimer
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mortimer
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
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Questions from Mortimer
Is my home in Mortimer listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Mortimer?
Yes, Mortimer is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.