Wokingham · London and the South East
Winnersh Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Winnersh and across Wokingham.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigation in Winnersh
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one will not solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed condensation that looks like a leak and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Winnersh, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to a smaller place like Winnersh is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
FAQs for Winnersh
Do you cover smaller places like Winnersh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Winnersh is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Winnersh?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Leaks and storm damage in Winnersh
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary the Virgin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Winnersh station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Winnersh and the rest of Wokingham. Winnersh is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for roof leak investigations.
All of RG41 and RG10 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Winnersh include the B3030, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Winnersh: Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Around Winnersh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Poachers pub, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and Winnersh Primary School, among other places. There is a railway station in Winnersh itself: Winnersh station. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winnersh include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Winnersh
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Take a building like The Forest School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.