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Landlord roof survey in Ditton, Slough
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Ditton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
About our landlord roof survey in Ditton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and flashings that have come away.
Somewhere as small as Ditton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ditton (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Ditton
How do I find out if my home in Ditton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Datchet station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is Ditton in your area?
Yes. We cover Ditton and the rest of Slough. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What affects the price in Ditton
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Ditton
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Living close to Ditton Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like Ditton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Ditton
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Ditton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ditton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlord roof surveys in Ditton: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Frogmore House, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ditton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Datchet station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to St Francis Assisi: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ditton and the surrounding area. Our Slough coverage includes Ditton. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of SL3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ditton, we cover Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Ditton
In Ditton, that means homes and buildings near Ditton Park, Ditton Park Academy and Upton Court Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Datchet station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Museum of Eton Life (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
Also near Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.