Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Landlord roof surveys in Blacknest and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Blacknest, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Blacknest
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Blacknest may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Blacknest (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Blacknest homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like St Leonard's Hill, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Blacknest goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Homes near green spaces such as Silwood Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Blacknest and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We survey roofs across SL5 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on London Road and Blacknest Gate Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Blacknest, we cover Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Blacknest
In Blacknest, that means homes and buildings near The Belvedere Arms, Silwood Park and Sunningdale School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Blacknest: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sunningdale station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Blacknest listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Blacknest?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Sunningdale station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why act early in Blacknest
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Blacknest are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.