Old Windsor Roof Surveys provide independent, professional roof inspections across this historic Berkshire village and its surrounding parish. Our certified surveyors combine drone aerial photography with thermal imaging technology to assess every roof type found in this ancient settlement beside the Thames — from the characterful Victorian and Edwardian cottages lining Church Road and Ham Lane, through the substantial interwar detached homes along Crimp Hill and Burfield Road, to the mid-century family housing on Straight Road and Albert Road, and the exclusive riverside properties overlooking the water meadows and Windsor Great Park.
Fast, independent roof surveys from local experts.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys exist because this village demands specialist local knowledge. The parish predates Windsor Castle by centuries — it was the seat of Saxon kings before the Norman conquest shifted power upstream — and its housing stock reflects over a thousand years of continuous occupation. Medieval and Georgian buildings sit alongside Victorian estate cottages, Edwardian villas, 1930s family homes on generous garden plots, post-war council-built housing, and modern executive developments. Each generation brought different roofing materials and construction methods, and each requires a different inspection approach. Old Windsor Roof Surveys bring that breadth of expertise to every assessment.
Whether you are purchasing a riverside property near Ham Island, investigating a persistent leak in a cottage on Church Road, assessing storm damage after winds sweep across the Great Park, or seeking independent advice before committing to an expensive repair, our surveys give you the documented evidence to make sound decisions with confidence.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys were established on a straightforward principle: property owners deserve honest, impartial information about the condition of their roof before they spend money on repairs or commit to a purchase. Across this part of Berkshire, too many homeowners have accepted expensive quotes from contractors without first obtaining an independent view, and too many buyers have exchanged contracts on properties where a thorough roof inspection would have revealed costly hidden defects. Our service closes that information gap.
Every inspection follows a structured, repeatable process. We begin with a full perimeter walk at ground level, examining rainwater goods, fascias, soffits, and any visible defects from below. Our DJI Enterprise drone then captures high-resolution imagery of every roof slope, ridge, valley, hip, flashing, and chimney stack — reaching vantage points that ladders and scaffolding cannot safely achieve on Old Windsor's taller period properties and the steeply pitched rooflines along Crimp Hill. When thermal imaging is included in the survey package, our FLIR cameras reveal moisture trapped beneath tiles, behind flashings, and within the timber structure itself.
The village presents a striking range of building types for its size. A Victorian cottage near the parish church on the riverbank calls for an entirely different assessment approach from a 1960s family home on Straight Road, and both differ again from the large detached residences on Burfield Road with their complex multi-pitch rooflines and lead-dressed dormers. Old Windsor Roof Surveys understand these distinctions because this village and its surrounding parish form a regular part of our inspection schedule.
Independence defines everything we do. Old Windsor Roof Surveys do not carry out roof repairs and have no commercial relationship with any roofing contractor. When our report confirms a roof is sound, that finding carries genuine credibility. When we identify a problem, the costings we provide reflect current labour and material rates for the area — not inflated figures designed to create urgency or push a quick decision.
Nearby Areas with Similar Properties: The roofing challenges we encounter in Old Windsor are shared by properties across the wider Royal Borough and into neighbouring Surrey. Homeowners in Windsor and Datchet face comparable issues with ageing clay tiles, riverside damp, and lead flashing deterioration. See our area-specific guides for detailed local information.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys are not roofers, builders, or contractors. We provide independent inspection and reporting only — ensuring every assessment is free from commercial bias.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys are ready to assess your property. Whether it is a period cottage near the parish church, an interwar family home on Crimp Hill, or a modern build along Straight Road, our team provides the clarity you need.
What Old Windsor Roof Surveys bring to homeowners, buyers, and landlords across the village
Old Windsor's roofscape includes everything from tightly packed Victorian cottages along Church Road — where narrow plots and mature hedging make conventional ladder access impractical — to the sweeping multi-pitch rooflines of the large detached properties on Crimp Hill and Burfield Road. Our DJI Enterprise drone photographs every ridge, valley, hip, flashing, and chimney stack in high definition, capturing defects that remain invisible from ground level and unreachable by traditional scaffolding methods.
Concealed moisture is an ongoing concern in a village bordered by the Thames and surrounded by mature parkland. The Victorian and Edwardian cottages carry clay tile and slate coverings that can harbour leaks for months before visible staining appears on interior ceilings. Our FLIR thermal cameras detect temperature variations caused by trapped moisture beneath tiles, behind lead flashings, and within the timber roof structure — identifying problems long before they become visible to the naked eye.
Every Old Windsor Roof Surveys report is a comprehensive working document — annotated with high-resolution drone photography, thermal scan overlays where applicable, and clear itemised repair costings based on current local rates. The document is designed to be shared directly with your solicitor during a property transaction, presented to an insurer as supporting evidence for a claim, or given to a roofing contractor as an exact specification for the repair work needed.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Our surveyors carry recognised certifications and CAA-approved drone pilot licences. Every inspection follows a standardised methodology refined across thousands of properties in this region, ensuring consistency and accuracy whether we are assessing a listed cottage near the church or a contemporary executive home on one of the village's newer developments.
Old Windsor may appear to be a single village, but its housing divides into several distinct clusters, each with its own building era, materials, and typical defects. The period properties clustered near the parish church of St Peter and St Andrew and along Church Road carry handmade clay tiles, natural slate, lead valley gutters, and tall chimney stacks with aged mortar. The interwar and 1930s housing stock along Crimp Hill and parts of Burfield Road typically features plain clay tiles on steep pitches with bay window lead work that corrodes over time. The post-war family housing on Straight Road and Albert Road presents concrete interlocking tiles, flat-roofed extensions, and ridge mortar that erodes faster than many owners realise.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys have developed our approach around understanding these differences. Rather than applying a generic checklist, we adapt every inspection to the specific age, construction method, and roofing material of the property in front of us. A cottage with handmade peg tiles requires a fundamentally different assessment from a 1970s property with concrete interlocking tiles, and we have the experience to recognise the distinct failure modes of each.
From the riverside cottages near St Peter's church to the executive homes on Burfield Road, Old Windsor Roof Surveys understand this village's roofscape inside and out.
How Old Windsor Roof Surveys have helped local homeowners and property buyers
A couple purchasing a detached Victorian cottage close to the parish church received a homebuyer report that described the roof as "satisfactory for its age." With the property priced at just over one million pounds and its proximity to the Thames raising questions about damp, the buyers contacted Old Windsor Roof Surveys before exchanging contracts.
Our drone revealed a blocked and corroded cast iron valley gutter running between the main roof and a later extension — completely concealed by overhanging branches from a mature oak. Thermal imaging confirmed active moisture tracking into the roof timbers beneath the valley. We also documented five cracked handmade clay tiles on the north-facing slope and significant moss accumulation restricting water runoff across both elevations.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys costed the valley gutter replacement, tile repairs, and moss treatment at approximately seven thousand eight hundred pounds. The buyer's solicitor presented our report and the vendor agreed to reduce the purchase price accordingly. The gutter was replaced within two months of completion, preventing what would have become serious timber decay if left through another winter beside the river.
Following high winds that swept across from Windsor Great Park in late 2024, a homeowner on Crimp Hill found water entering the front bedroom. Their insurer's loss adjuster attributed the damage to "long-term deterioration" rather than the storm event, and the claim was rejected. Frustrated by the outcome, the homeowner asked Old Windsor Roof Surveys for an independent second opinion.
Our drone inspection documented freshly displaced clay tiles on the south-west facing slope — their orientation consistent with the wind direction recorded during the storm. Thermal imaging traced a clear moisture path from the displaced tiles through to the bedroom ceiling below. We also photographed clean fracture lines on the ridge tiles with no weathering on the broken edges, confirming recent damage rather than gradual wear.
The homeowner submitted our timestamped and annotated report as a formal dispute. The insurer reassessed the claim and approved it in full within four weeks. Repair costs of approximately five thousand six hundred pounds were covered under the policy. The Old Windsor Roof Surveys report delivered the documented, photographic evidence the insurer needed to overturn their original decision.
A landlord with a 1960s semi-detached on Straight Road received a quote for a complete strip and re-tile at twenty-one thousand pounds. A roofer had visited for twenty minutes, walked around the garden, and declared the entire roof "past its best." The landlord was sceptical of such a sweeping assessment and contacted Old Windsor Roof Surveys before making any commitments.
Our comprehensive survey — including drone photography of every elevation and an internal loft inspection — confirmed that the front slope and both gable ends remained in serviceable condition. The rear slope, however, showed extensive concrete tile delamination, crumbling ridge mortar along the full length, and two broken tiles that had allowed water beneath the underlay for some time. Only the rear elevation and ridge line required work.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys estimated the rear slope re-tile and ridge repointing at approximately nine thousand five hundred pounds — less than half the original quote. The landlord commissioned the targeted repair based on our specification. The front slope continues to perform with no issues. Our report included a prioritised maintenance timetable giving the landlord a clear forward plan.
The owners of an Edwardian house overlooking the Thames near Ham Lane had noticed a persistent musty smell in the first-floor bedrooms during winter months. Two roofing contractors had inspected from ladders and found nothing obviously wrong. With the smell worsening each year, they contacted Old Windsor Roof Surveys for a more thorough investigation.
Our internal loft inspection combined with thermal imaging from above revealed that a previous loft insulation upgrade had inadvertently blocked the eaves ventilation on both sides of the property. Moisture-laden air rising from the riverside location was condensing against the cold underside of the tiles and saturating the timber sarking boards. Three rafters showed early signs of wet rot, and the ridge board had softened along a two-metre section.
Our report recommended restoring eaves ventilation, replacing the affected timbers, and installing additional ventilation at ridge level. Total remediation was estimated at approximately six thousand two hundred pounds. The owners commissioned the work promptly, and the musty odour has not returned. Without the Old Windsor Roof Surveys thermal inspection, the condensation damage would have continued spreading through the roof structure undetected.
Need a professional roof survey for your Old Windsor property? Get in touch with Old Windsor Roof Surveys today for a free consultation.
Feedback from homeowners and buyers who have used Old Windsor Roof Surveys
"We were buying a detached four-bedroom near Crimp Hill and wanted more detail than the standard homebuyer survey could offer. Old Windsor Roof Surveys identified cracked ridge tiles and a failing chimney flashing that the homebuyer report had dismissed as minor. The repair estimate gave our solicitor everything she needed to renegotiate. Absolutely first class."
"Damp in our spare bedroom had been getting worse for months and two roofers disagreed about the cause. Old Windsor Roof Surveys traced it with thermal imaging to a hidden gutter defect that neither contractor had even considered. Repaired within weeks and the damp has completely gone. Worth every penny of the survey fee."
"After storm damage a contractor wanted twenty-one thousand for a complete strip and re-tile. Old Windsor Roof Surveys proved with drone footage that only the rear slope needed attention. The repair came in at under ten thousand. They saved us a significant sum and provided a clear maintenance plan for the years ahead. Thorough, honest, and completely independent."
Transparent pricing from Old Windsor Roof Surveys — choose the inspection level that suits your property and your needs
Old Windsor Roof Surveys offer three tiers of inspection to accommodate different property types, budgets, and levels of concern. Every survey is carried out by the same certified team using the same professional methodology — the distinction lies in the depth of investigation and the technology employed. Whether you own a compact terraced cottage near the village centre or a substantial detached residence on Burfield Road, there is a package designed for your requirements.
Essential visual roof assessment for Old Windsor homeowners needing a clear picture of their roof's current condition
Full drone and thermal imaging inspection — the most requested package for Old Windsor buyers and homeowners
Complete structural roof assessment for Old Windsor's larger detached homes, period properties, and commercial premises
Common questions answered by Old Windsor Roof Surveys
Old Windsor Roof Surveys cover the entire village and surrounding parish. Our regular inspection areas include the village centre along Straight Road and St Luke's Road, the riverside properties along Church Road and Ham Lane, the established residential streets around Crimp Hill, Burfield Road and its surrounding lanes, Albert Road, and the housing near the edge of Windsor Great Park. We also attend properties on Ham Island and in the roads connecting Old Windsor to Englefield Green and Runnymede.
Most inspections of a standard Old Windsor property take between ninety minutes and two and a half hours on site. The larger detached homes on Crimp Hill and Burfield Road — with multiple chimney stacks, complex ridge lines, and steeply pitched roof slopes — tend toward the upper end of that range. The mid-century semis on Straight Road and Albert Road are typically assessed more quickly. Every client receives their complete written report within forty-eight hours of the site visit.
Period and heritage properties form a significant share of our Old Windsor workload. The village's Saxon origins mean buildings spanning several centuries are not uncommon, and we regularly inspect Victorian cottages, Edwardian family homes, converted estate buildings, and the occasional listed structure. Our drone approach is especially valuable on these properties where ladders and scaffolding risk damaging fragile brickwork, original clay tile coverings, or decorative architectural details that define Old Windsor's character.
Every comprehensive and premium report from Old Windsor Roof Surveys includes timestamped drone photography, thermal imaging overlays, detailed written narratives describing each defect, and itemised repair costings at current market rates. Insurance providers need documented visual evidence to process roof damage claims, and our reports are structured specifically to fulfil those requirements. We have supported successful claims for Old Windsor properties following storm events and flood-related roof damage near the Thames.
Old Windsor's position in the Thames valley and its proximity to the Great Park create a combination of elevated ambient moisture and heavy tree cover that accelerates roof deterioration. The most frequent issues we encounter include cracked and slipped clay tiles on Victorian and Edwardian cottages, degraded lead flashings around chimney stacks, valley gutters blocked by leaf debris from mature trees, moss and lichen growth weakening tile surfaces, flat roof membrane failures on rear kitchen extensions, and condensation damage in properties near the river where ventilation has been compromised by modern insulation upgrades.
Commercial inspections are part of our regular Old Windsor schedule. We survey the village's retail and hospitality premises, converted estate buildings in commercial use, school buildings including those associated with St John's Beaumont, community facilities, and the various business properties across the wider parish. All flat roof systems including felt, GRP, EPDM, and single-ply membranes fall within our scope alongside every type of traditional pitched roof covering found in this area.
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Old Windsor Roof Surveys provide professional roof inspections across the village and wider parish
The heart of Old Windsor along Straight Road and St Luke's Road contains a mix of Victorian cottages, mid-century family homes, post-war housing, and some more recent infill developments. Clay tiles, concrete tiles, and flat-roofed rear extensions are all common across the village centre.
The riverside area around Church Road, Ham Lane, and the approach to Ham Island features period cottages, characterful Edwardian homes, and detached properties with Thames frontage. Proximity to the river creates particular challenges with moisture, condensation, and accelerated material degradation.
The established residential roads of Crimp Hill and Burfield Road feature substantial interwar and post-war detached homes on generous plots, many with complex multi-pitch rooflines, lead-dressed dormers, and mature garden trees that affect roof condition.
Properties along the western edge of the village border Windsor Great Park, where mature tree canopy, elevated exposure to prevailing winds, and seasonal leaf fall create specific roofing challenges. Large detached homes and exclusive residences are common in this area.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys operate across the wider Royal Borough and into neighbouring areas of Surrey and Berkshire. We regularly attend properties in surrounding towns and villages that share similar housing stock and roofing challenges.
Old Windsor Roof Surveys deliver the independent, professional roof inspections this historic Thames-side village deserves. Whether you are a buyer seeking certainty on a riverside cottage near the parish church, a homeowner investigating storm damage on Crimp Hill, a landlord protecting a rental property on Straight Road, or simply looking for an honest assessment of an ageing roof before committing to costly repairs, our surveys provide the answers you need.
Every inspection combines certified expertise with advanced technology — drone aerial photography, thermal imaging, and detailed written reporting — to provide a complete, unbiased picture of your roof's condition. We do not carry out repairs. We do not recommend contractors. We provide the facts, the photographs, and the costings, and leave the decisions in your hands.
Every report from Old Windsor Roof Surveys is independent, detailed, and written to be acted upon — whether you are buying, selling, claiming, or simply protecting your property investment.
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