Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Chavey Down Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Chavey Down, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Chavey Down: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Chavey Down and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed a leak that comes and goes with the weather and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Chavey Down, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Chavey Down (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Chavey Down
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Chavey Down has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 4.3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Martin's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Chavey Down is about 2 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Chavey Down is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL5 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, North Road and Long Hill Road. We also cover the places around Chavey Down: Warfield Park (1 mile north-west), Winkfield Row (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile south-west), Bullbrook (1 mile west) and Whitegrove (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chavey Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Garth Hill College and Whitegrove Primary School. The closest station to Chavey Down is Martins Heron station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.7 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Chavey Down includes Virginia Water Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chavey Down
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chavey Down
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Chavey Down
Will you come out to Chavey Down?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chavey Down?
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.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings usually point the way. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
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How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Chavey Down, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- 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
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.