Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Furze Platt
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Furze Platt, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Homes around Furze Platt often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Furze Platt, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof leak investigation in Furze Platt
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Typical surveys look at drips in the loft during heavy rain and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, across rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings.
In older homes around places like Furze Platt, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there’s little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Furze Platt (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Furze Platt
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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Cliveden, about 2.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Furze Platt. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Furze Platt Senior School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Furze Platt station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Homes near green spaces such as Braywick Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Furze Platt is about 1 mile north of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Furze Platt. Furze Platt is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in SL6 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Camden Road, Harrow Lane and Bridle Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Maidenhead (1 mile south), Pinkneys Green (1 mile west), Cookham Dean (2 miles north), Cookham (2 miles north) and Boyn Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Windsor (6 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east). Being one of Windsor and Maidenhead’s larger places, Furze Platt has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Furze Platt
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braywick Park, St Piran's School and Furze Platt Junior School. Furze Platt has its own railway station: Furze Platt station. Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Furze Platt is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furze Platt
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there’s safe access.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Furze Platt
Do you carry out roof surveys in Furze Platt?
Yes, Furze Platt is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Furze Platt?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Furze Platt
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Furze Platt. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.