Slough · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Horton, Slough
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Horton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
FAQs for Horton
Do you cover smaller places like Horton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Horton as anywhere else.
How do I book a survey in Horton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Flat roof survey in Horton
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We’re often asked to look into edge trims that have lifted or split and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Horton, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Horton
What else we do in Horton
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horton
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Flat roof surveys in Horton: local notes
About 2.5 miles west lies Frogmore House, a reminder of how long the area around Horton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Sunnymeads station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Horton can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Horton is one of the towns and villages in Slough where we work for flat roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
All of SL3 and TW19 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Horton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.