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Upper Eddington Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Upper Eddington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Upper Eddington
We investigate roof leaks in Upper Eddington and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. If you are worried about drips in the loft during heavy rain and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
Many homes in small places like Upper Eddington face open ground, 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 record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as Upper Eddington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Upper Eddington?
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Condensation that looks like a leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hungerford Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Towns and villages near Upper Eddington
Other services in Upper Eddington
Wind, rain and roofs in Upper Eddington
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you own a rental within reach of Hungerford station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For an older house near a landmark such as Hungerford Methodist Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Upper Eddington as part of our work across West Berkshire. Upper Eddington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG17 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Local streets include Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate. Upper Eddington is on the A4, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upper Eddington
In Upper Eddington, that means homes and buildings near John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Eddington is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south. Not far away are Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
FAQs for Upper Eddington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Eddington?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Eddington?
Yes, Upper Eddington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.