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Roof leak investigation in Broomhall, Windsor and Maidenhead
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Broomhall, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Roof leak investigation in Broomhall
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and drips in the loft during heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Broomhall can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Let us know when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Broomhall (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Broomhall roofs and the weather
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Botleys Mansion, about 4.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broomhall. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Sunningdale station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Living close to Silwood Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Broomhall is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Broomhall, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Broomhall is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Guildford.
All of SL5 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include London Road, Abbey Wood and Cedar Drive, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Sunningdale (1 mile north-west), Brick Hill (1 mile south), South Ascot (2 miles west), Windlesham (2 miles south-west) and Chobham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (10 miles north-west), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (11 miles north-west). Broomhall is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
What’s near Broomhall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Charters School, Silwood Park and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Broomhall itself: Sunningdale station. A little further out are Chobham Museum (3.3 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Broomhall include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
Why act early in Broomhall
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. In an older home around Broomhall, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a smaller place like Broomhall, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Useful tips for Broomhall property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broomhall
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Questions from Broomhall
Do you cover smaller places like Broomhall?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Broomhall listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.