Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Marlow Common Roof Leak Investigation
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Marlow Common and across Buckinghamshire.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Marlow Common
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. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. Typical surveys look at water that shows only in certain storms and leaks below a flat extension roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roof details and the roof space.
For a small place like Marlow Common, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Wider area
- Buckinghamshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Marlow Common questions
Do you cover Marlow Common?
Yes, Marlow Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Marlow Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re 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 call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Roof leak investigations in Marlow Common: local notes
A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. The wider area around Marlow Common has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 1.6 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
Take a building like Spinfield School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Marlow station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marlow Common can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SL7 for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Marlow Common: Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Marlow Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Marlow Common includes Carpenter's Wood.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Marlow Common, 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 help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
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 in advance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marlow Common and across Buckinghamshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roof details