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Roof leak investigation in Stratfield Mortimer, West Berkshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Stratfield Mortimer and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We’re often asked to look into water marks that spread in wet weather and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across lead flashings, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Roofs in small places like Stratfield Mortimer often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Stratfield Mortimer can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Around Stratfield Mortimer, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Stratfield Mortimer
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Stratfield Mortimer property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
FAQs for Stratfield Mortimer
Do you cover smaller places like Stratfield Mortimer?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratfield Mortimer?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- A structural engineer’s report
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
Towns and villages near Stratfield Mortimer
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Roof leak investigations around Stratfield Mortimer
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stratfield Mortimer goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Saint John The Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Mortimer station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Stratfield Mortimer work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
What’s near Stratfield Mortimer
In Stratfield Mortimer, that means homes and buildings near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub. There’s a railway station in Stratfield Mortimer itself: Mortimer station. A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.