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Roof Leak Investigation in Wexham Street
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Wexham Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Questions from Wexham Street
Is my home in Wexham Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wexham Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Wexham Street
Our roof leak investigations cover Wexham Street 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. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. Typical surveys look at ceiling stains that grow after rain and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Wexham Street, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Wexham Street (SL2, SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Wexham Street 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Wexham Street
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. Historic houses such as Windsor Castle, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wexham Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church Centre: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as Khalsa Secondary Academy, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Wexham Street is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We visit Wexham Street as part of our work across Slough, for homes and businesses alike. Our Slough coverage includes Wexham Street and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL3 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Larkings Lane, Hartley Close and Tubwell Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Stoke Poges (1 mile west), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (1 mile north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Iver Heath (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south-west), Langley (3 miles south), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (4 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south).
Near you in Wexham Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House and The Stoke Poges School. The closest station to Wexham Street is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find The Pavilions (4 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Wexham Street includes Stoke Common.
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What we’re asked to look at in Wexham Street
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
For businesses in and around places like The Pavilions, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Useful tips for Wexham Street property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Why act early in Wexham Street
Water and electrics do not mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. In a place like Wexham Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and our case studies.