Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Reading
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Reading, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Jobs in Reading might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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About our roof leak investigation in Reading
We investigate roof leaks in Reading and across London and the 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 it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed brown rings on upstairs ceilings and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Reading has every kind of roof, so leaks have many possible sources: failed flashings, blocked valleys, slipped slates, worn mortar, overflowing gutters or a split felt roof. Water frequently shows up some way from where it got in, which is why the inside and outside are looked at together. Moisture readings, taken alongside a proper look outside, help track where the water has been.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Reading (RG6, RG31, RG1, RG30)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Reading
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What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. We say which items need prompt attention.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Reading
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Reading?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Reading. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
How do I find out if my home in Reading is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why act early in Reading
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. In a busy place like Reading, water from a failed roof can run through a building before anyone spots it, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Reading
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations in Reading: local notes
The wider area around Reading has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 3.6 miles north-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, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near All Nations Christian Centre, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Coley Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places like The Oracle, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Whether the building in Reading is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Wokingham, we cover Reading.
We cover every part of the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, all of which we cover. Reading is on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Reading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School, among other places. Other local landmarks include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Reading is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Reading include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Reading
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.