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Roof leak investigation in Wickham Heath, West Berkshire
Roof leak investigations in Wickham Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Roof leak investigation in Wickham Heath: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. If you’ve noticed brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details alike.
Somewhere as small as Wickham Heath, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wickham Heath
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. For older village homes like those around Wickham Heath, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Wickham Heath
Do you cover Wickham Heath?
Yes, Wickham Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wickham Heath as anywhere else.
Is my home in Wickham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickham Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. 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.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Wickham Heath roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 1.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Wickham Heath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you look after a building like Stockcross C.E. School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Andrew: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Wickham Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Wickham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Wickham Heath: Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham Heath
In Wickham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub, among other places. The closest station to Wickham Heath is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickham Heath includes Sole Common Pond.
Places near Wickham Heath
What else we do in Wickham Heath
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wickham Heath
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.