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Roof leak investigation in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Upper Lambourn, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
About our roof leak investigation in Upper Lambourn
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and damp underlay across a wide area, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Upper Lambourn makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Upper Lambourn can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Upper Lambourn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Lambourn?
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.
Do you cover Upper Lambourn?
Yes, Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Normally, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Upper Lambourn?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Lambourn
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. For an older or listed building in a place like Upper Lambourn, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Upper Lambourn, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Upper Lambourn roofs and the weather
About 2.1 miles west lies Ashdown House, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Lambourn has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Around Upper Lambourn, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Upper Lambourn is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Upper Lambourn is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in RG17 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street and Maddle Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Upper Lambourn include Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Lambourn
We work in homes and buildings around The Malt Shovel pub and the streets around them. Not far away are Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers