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Roof leak investigation in Peasemore, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Peasemore, with photos and a clear written report.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Peasemore
Our roof leak investigations cover Peasemore and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. 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, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. Common reasons to book are leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and the roof space.
For a small place like Peasemore, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Peasemore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Peasemore roofs and the weather
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Barnabas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Peasemore is about 7 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Peasemore and the rest of West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Field Road, The Pightle and Hillgreen Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Leckhampstead (1 mile south-west), Beedon (2 miles east), Downend (2 miles south-east), North Heath (2 miles south) and World's End (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Around Peasemore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Peasemore
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
In and around Peasemore, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Why act early in Peasemore
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Around Peasemore, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Peasemore, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Peasemore property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Peasemore: your questions answered
Is my home in Peasemore listed or in a conservation area?
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 carry out roof surveys in Peasemore?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.