Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lake End, Windsor and Maidenhead
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lake End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Lake End can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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About our landlord roof survey in Lake End
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as Lake End, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lake End (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
What affects the price in Lake End
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lake End
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lake End
Historic houses such as Dorney Court, about 0.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Lake End goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Burnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Cippenham Infant School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lake End is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lake End can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Lake End. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SL4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Lake End Road and Ashford Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Lake End: Dorney (1 mile south-east), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Huntercombe (1 mile north-east), Cippenham (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles west), Windsor (3 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-west).
Around Lake End
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Pineapple Public House, Haymill Valley and The E-Act Burnham Park Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Burnham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Common questions in Lake End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lake End?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Burnham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
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 frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. 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.
Nearby places to Lake End
What else we do in Lake End
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks