Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Eton Wick Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Eton Wick, with photos and a written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eton Wick
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber alike.
In a village or hamlet like Eton Wick, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Eton Wick can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Flat roofs in Eton Wick
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. Within a mile and a half or so of Eton Wick there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Eton Wick means lost rooms as well as repairs. Dorney Court, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eton Wick. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Eton Wick is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead, for homes and businesses alike. Eton Wick is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the SL4 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Around Eton Wick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub, among other places. Eton Wick’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Eton Wick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eton Wick?
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.
Is Eton Wick within the area you cover?
Yes, Eton Wick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I book a survey in Eton Wick?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will this cover the whole house?
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 it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Also in Eton Wick
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
When to book a survey in Eton Wick
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Eton Wick CofE First School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.