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Landlord Roof Survey in Datchet
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Datchet, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Datchet
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and cracked or lifting flashings, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Around Datchet, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Datchet (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Datchet homes and their roofs
Frogmore House, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Datchet. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Datchet station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Datchet and nearby. Datchet is one of the places in Slough we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SL3. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Datchet include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
What’s near Datchet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St George's School, The Royal Stag pub and Home Park, among other places. Datchet has its own railway station: Datchet station. A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.5 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Staines Reservoirs.
Places near Datchet
What else we do in Datchet
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Why act early in Datchet
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Arranging work in a smaller place like Datchet is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Datchet property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
When to book a survey in Datchet
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Living close to Home Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Datchet is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Datchet
Do you cover smaller places like Datchet?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Datchet is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much time does the visit need?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Datchet?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.