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Roof leak investigation in Horton, Slough
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Horton, with photographs and a written report.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
About our roof leak investigation in Horton
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet patches on loft insulation and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Many homes in small places like Horton face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Nearby places to Horton
What else we do in Horton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Horton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Horton questions
Do you cover smaller places like Horton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Horton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at 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 the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
For a price for roof leak investigations in Horton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Horton roofs and the weather
Historic houses such as Frogmore House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Horton goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Living close to Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Sunnymeads station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Bookings from Horton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SL3 and TW19. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horton
Around Horton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.