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Roof leak investigation in Cranbourne, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Cranbourne and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Prices for roof leak investigations in Cranbourne
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Roof leak investigation in Cranbourne
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. Common reasons to book are leaks below a flat extension roof and drips in the loft during heavy rain, across lead flashings, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Cranbourne, older roofs have frequently 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. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Cranbourne (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For older village homes like those around Cranbourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Cranbourne
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Cranbourne, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Note the weather when the leak shows
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof leak investigations in Cranbourne: local notes
The wider area around Cranbourne has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 1.5 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Ascot station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building such as Cranbourne Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cranbourne is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Cranbourne, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Cranbourne is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the SL4 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Broadway, Berkeley Drive and Central Way. Close by, we survey roofs in Plaistow Green (1 mile south), Woodside (1 mile south), The Village (1 mile east), Winkfield (1 mile west) and Brookside (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (6 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), Cookham (8 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cranbourne
Around Cranbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fleur de Lis pub and Windsor Girls' School and the streets around them. The closest station to Cranbourne is Ascot station, roughly 3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cranbourne include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
Questions from Cranbourne
Is Cranbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Cranbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Cranbourne?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cranbourne as anywhere else.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.