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Landlord roof survey in Eton Wick, Windsor and Maidenhead
Independent landlord roof surveys in Eton Wick. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys in Eton Wick: local notes
About 1.4 miles west lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Eton Wick has been built on. 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
If you live near a park like Sutherland Grange, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take an older house close to Church of Saint John the Baptist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From houses to flats and shops in Eton Wick, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in SL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Near you in Eton Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The History On Wheels Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eton Wick include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Landlord roof survey in Eton Wick: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Eton Wick and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. We are frequently asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Eton Wick may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Eton Wick
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Windsor & Eton Central station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eton Wick
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Eton Wick can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
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Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Eton Wick
Do you cover smaller places like Eton Wick?
Yes, Eton Wick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Windsor & Eton Central station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Eton Wick?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.