London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Windsor and Maidenhead
Covering 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead for roof leak investigations, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead
Tracing where water is getting into your roof. Find your town in the lists below for local details.
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Also in Windsor and Maidenhead
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Chimney survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
Postcodes in Windsor and Maidenhead
How a roof leak investigation works in Windsor and Maidenhead
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about water that shows only in certain storms and staining around the chimney inside.
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
What you’ll pay
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Maidenhead
In Maidenhead, that means homes and buildings near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and Braywick Park. You will also find All Saints' Church (less than half a mile south-west), Claires Court Schools (under half a mile north) and The Windsor Castle pub (within half a mile north-west). Maidenhead’s nearest station is Maidenhead station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Maidenhead include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Leaks and storm damage across Windsor and Maidenhead
When a storm passes over Windsor and Maidenhead, many roofs can be hit at once. An insurer decides any claim; wear and tear is typically excluded, so an independent record of what can be seen helps.
Even in the South East, autumn and winter storms find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in Windsor and Maidenhead are where it normally shows.
Maidenhead: Dorney Court, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maidenhead. On older roofs nearby, leaks often trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. Living close to Braywick Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Windsor and Maidenhead
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Windsor and Maidenhead
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Windsor and Maidenhead
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.