Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Roof leak investigations in Shurlock Row, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Prices for roof leak investigations in Shurlock Row
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
About our roof leak investigation in Shurlock Row
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Typical surveys look at leaks below a flat extension roof and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, across valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
Many homes in small places like Shurlock Row face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Shurlock Row, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Shurlock Row
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shurlock Row?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Shurlock Row is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Shurlock Row listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and let us know about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shurlock Row and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof leak investigations in Shurlock Row: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Take a building like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Shurlock Row is one of many places we visit across Wokingham, for homes and businesses alike. Our Wokingham coverage includes Shurlock Row. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG10 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Around Shurlock Row
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Shurlock Row includes South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details