Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Hurley
Roof leak investigations across Hurley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigation in Hurley: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Hurley and the wider South East. We visit on any day of the week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks that appear only in driving rain and damp on a chimney breast, across valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings.
Being in a small place like Hurley makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Hurley (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
FAQs for Hurley
Is my home in Hurley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Hurley in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hurley is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Hurley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Hurley roofs and the weather
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 0.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hurley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Danesfield School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hurley is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hurley. Hurley is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for roof leak investigations. Reading is in our area too.
Roof leak investigations in SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Hurley High Street, Bell Court and Shepherds Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Hurley, we cover Frogmill (1 mile west), Danesfield (1 mile north-west), Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (2 miles north-west) and Warren Row (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles south-east), Windsor (9 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (4 miles south-east), North Ascot (10 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles east) and Furze Platt (3 miles east).
Around Hurley
In Hurley, that means homes and buildings near Rising Sun pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. Hurley’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hurley includes Weycock Hill and Carpenter's Wood.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Common roof problems in Hurley
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?