Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Holloway, Windsor and Maidenhead
We carry out roof leak investigations in Holloway and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
About our roof leak investigation in Holloway
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Holloway, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Holloway (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Holloway
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint John the Evangelist, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Holloway often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe.
Useful tips for Holloway property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
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Questions from Holloway
Is Holloway within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Holloway listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Leaks and storm damage in Holloway
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Holloway has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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 Furze Platt station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you look after a building like Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Holloway is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in Holloway get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SL6 is covered for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Burchetts Green Lane and Bath Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west), Burchett's Green (1 mile north-west), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile north-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Around Holloway
We work in homes and buildings around The Shire Horse pub, Newlands Girls' School and Manor Green School and the streets around them. Holloway’s nearest station is Furze Platt station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Marlow Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Holloway includes Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Holloway
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Holloway
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It’s unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Around Holloway, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.