Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Coombe, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof leak investigation in Coombe
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We are frequently asked to look into water marks that spread in wet weather and damp underlay across a wide area, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Coombe, 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’re thinking of an insurance claim. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Coombe (HP17)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, particularly in driving rain.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When to book a survey in Coombe
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Roof leak investigations in Coombe: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Little Kimble station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take a building like Great Kimble Church of England School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Coombe and the surrounding area. Our Buckinghamshire coverage includes Coombe. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We work across the HP17 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Coombe
Around Coombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Colet School and The Russell Arms. The nearest railway station is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
Questions from Coombe
Is my home in Coombe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Coombe is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Coombe?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Coombe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Coombe book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs.