Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead
Landlord roof surveys in Eton and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
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.
How a landlord roof survey works in Eton
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and choked outlets and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Eton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Eton (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Eton
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Windsor Castle, about 0.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Eton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to The Goswells is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as Eton Porny CofE First School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Eton is about 1 mile north-east of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Eton, as across Windsor and Maidenhead, every roof gets the same careful survey. Eton is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL4 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Eton Square and Common Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Eton on the A332 and B3022, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Clewer (1 mile south-west), Eton Wick (1 mile west), Windsor (1 mile south-west), Boveney (2 miles west) and Dedworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (6 miles west), Boyn Hill (6 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Around Eton
Around Eton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Goswells, St George's School and Christopher Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Eton is Windsor & Eton Riverside station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (under half a mile south) and Windsor Castle (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Eton includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Eton questions
Is my home in Eton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Windsor & Eton Riverside station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
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.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Eton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Eton
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you let a flat or house near Windsor & Eton Riverside station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Eton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Other services in Eton
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.