Slough · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Cippenham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Cippenham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Cippenham: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets that hold water back, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes.
Around Cippenham, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Blocked gutters on homes around Cippenham overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cippenham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Cippenham questions
Is Cippenham in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Cippenham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Cippenham?
Yes, Cippenham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Cippenham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Cippenham often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Flat roofs in Cippenham
About 1.6 miles south-west lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Cippenham has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near St. Andrew's Shared Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Burnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Cippenham Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. Whether the building in Cippenham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Slough, we cover Cippenham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Flat roof surveys in SL1 and SL2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road. If you’re just outside Cippenham, we cover Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Cippenham has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Cippenham
We work in homes and buildings around The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.