Slough · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Horton, Slough
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Horton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Horton
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses alike.
In a small place like Horton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Horton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Horton
I let a flat near Sunnymeads station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Horton?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Horton?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Landlord roof surveys around Horton
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Horton has a long history of building, with Frogmore House about 2.5 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Horton can all book landlord roof surveys. Horton is one of the towns and villages in Slough where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in SL3 and TW19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horton
In Horton, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve. Horton’s nearest station is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Staines Reservoirs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Horton?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Sunnymeads station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Horton property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.