Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Paley Street Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Paley Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Paley Street
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or lifting flashings, on rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Paley Street, homes are frequently 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Paley Street (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Paley Street
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Paley Street homes and their roofs
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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Dorney Court, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Paley Street goes. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you live near a park such as Ockwells Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Holyport College: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Paley Street and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead, as part of our work across London and South East England. Paley Street is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in SL6 is covered for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Paley Street include the B3024, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Paley Street, we cover Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Paley Street
Around Paley Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn and Ockwells Park. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
Paley Street: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Maidenhead station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Paley Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Paley Street?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
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When to book a survey in Paley Street
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you let a flat or house near Maidenhead station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Paley Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Paley Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.