Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Holloway, Windsor and Maidenhead
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Holloway, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Holloway
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We are frequently asked to look into failed seals around rooflight kerbs and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Holloway may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Holloway (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Holloway, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Local flat roofs in Holloway
The wider area around Holloway has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Furze Platt station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Holloway is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Holloway and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SL6 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Burchetts Green Lane and Bath Road. We also cover the places around Holloway: Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west), Burchett's Green (1 mile north-west), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile north-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Holloway
In Holloway, that means homes and buildings near The Shire Horse pub, Newlands Girls' School and Manor Green School. The nearest railway station is Furze Platt station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Marlow Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Holloway include Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Holloway
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Holloway
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What we’re asked to look at in Holloway
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you live in an older home near Saint John the Evangelist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Holloway
Will you come out to Holloway?
Yes. Holloway is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Holloway?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Holloway?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holloway
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.