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Landlord roof survey in Upton, Slough
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Upton and across Slough, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’re worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Upton, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Upton (SL1, SL3, SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upton
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Upton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Upton homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Windsor Castle about 1.5 miles south-west, Upton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Slough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park such as Herschel Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Roofs in Upton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Slough. Upton is one of the places in Slough where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SL1, SL3 and SL2 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street. Upton sits on or near the M4 and A332, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Upton include Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Upton has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Upton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Cow Public House, Upton Court Grammar School and Long Close School. The nearest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Upton includes Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Upton: your questions answered
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes, Upton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Slough station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is 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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Other services in Upton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upton
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In an older home around Upton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof