Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Cookham Dean Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Cookham Dean, with photographs and a written report.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof survey in Cookham Dean
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at edge trims that have lifted or split and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Cookham Dean may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Cookham Dean (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
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 the findings.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Why act early in Cookham Dean
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cookham Dean, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Cookham Dean
Also in Cookham Dean
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Cookham Dean, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local flat roofs in Cookham Dean
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Cliveden, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cookham Dean. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Cookham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Cookham Dean CofE Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Cookham Dean is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cookham Dean and nearby. Cookham Dean is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SL6. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Kings Lane, Popes Lane and Hills Lane. If you’re just outside Cookham Dean, we cover Cookham (1 mile east), Bisham (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Marlow (2 miles north-west) and Temple (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (3 miles south), Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Cookham Dean
We work in homes and buildings around Jolly Farmer pub and Furze Platt Senior School, among other places. Cookham Dean’s nearest station is Cookham station, roughly 1 mile east. Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Marlow Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Cookham Dean: your questions answered
Will you come out to Cookham Dean?
Yes, Cookham Dean is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Cookham Dean 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.