West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Sheepdrove
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Sheepdrove, with photos and a written report.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Questions from Sheepdrove
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheepdrove?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sheepdrove?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sheepdrove is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Does the investigation include the repair?
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.
Is this a RICS 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.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
About our roof leak investigation in Sheepdrove
Our roof leak investigations cover Sheepdrove and the wider South East. We visit on any day of the week. 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, then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and leaks below a flat extension roof, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Sheepdrove, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sheepdrove
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sheepdrove
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. In a place like Sheepdrove, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere like Sheepdrove needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Sheepdrove, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Sheepdrove
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Sheepdrove
Historic houses like Ashdown House, about 3.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Sheepdrove goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Sheepdrove gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Roof leak investigations in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sheepdrove
Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.