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Landlord Roof Survey in Cippenham
Independent landlord roof surveys in Cippenham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a landlord roof survey works in Cippenham
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and blocked gutters over flats, across shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like Cippenham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cippenham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 1.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cippenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cippenham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like St. Andrew's Shared Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. We cover Cippenham and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Slough coverage includes Cippenham and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in SL1 and SL2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cippenham: Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Cippenham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Cippenham
In Cippenham, that means homes and buildings near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley and the streets around them. The closest station to Cippenham is Burnham station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Cippenham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Cippenham
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Blocked gutters on homes around Cippenham overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Cippenham
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cippenham
Can a landlord with a rental near Burnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Cippenham?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Cippenham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cippenham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.