Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Holyport Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Holyport, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we’re asked to look at in Holyport
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Holyport CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holyport
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, 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 survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are mortar falling from ridges and verges and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Holyport may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Holyport (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holyport
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holyport. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Holyport are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Holyport
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Holyport
Is Holyport within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maidenhead station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
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Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask residents to report damp right away
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Holyport, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Landlord roof surveys in Holyport: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 2.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Holyport goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Trees in and around Ockwells Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you own a rental within reach of Maidenhead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Holyport is about 2 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. In Holyport, as across Windsor and Maidenhead, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SL6. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Ascot Road, Holyport Street and Hearne Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Moneyrow Green (1 mile south), Stud Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile south-west), Paley Street (2 miles south-west) and Braywoodside (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Windsor (4 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north), Dedworth (3 miles east) and Broomhall (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Holyport
We work in homes and buildings around Holyport College, The Belgian Arms and Ockwells Park, among other places. The closest station to Holyport is Maidenhead station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.