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Roof surveys in SL1
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across SL1, from Slough, Cippenham and Chalvey. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in SL1
Surveys we offer in SL1
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Electronic leak detection
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Across Slough
Towns and villages in Slough
Areas we cover
How a roof survey works in SL1
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and worn or blocked valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How our prices work
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s near Slough
In Slough, that means homes and buildings near Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). Slough’s nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Slough includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Roof surveys across SL1: local notes
Owners across SL1, from Cippenham, Chalvey and Britwell to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
Our area covers London and the South East, including SL1. London and South East England have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates.
Slough: If you look after a building such as Herschel Grammar School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Slough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why act early?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Before you book any surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we are asked to look at in SL1
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Your questions about roof surveys in SL1
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in SL1?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.