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Britwell Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Britwell, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Britwell
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof.
In a smaller place like Britwell, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Britwell (SL2, SL1)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Britwell
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Dorney Court, about 2.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Britwell. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Burnham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. Britwell is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Slough, we cover Britwell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SL2 and SL1 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Britwell is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
Local landmarks in Britwell
We work in homes and buildings around Beechwood School, Cocksherd Wood and The Duke's Head Public House, among other places. The closest station to Britwell is Burnham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The History On Wheels Museum (2.3 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Britwell questions
Is my home in Britwell listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Britwell?
Yes, Britwell is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
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 need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Britwell
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. On a bungalow or cottage around Britwell, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
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’d like to know.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Britwell
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a smaller place like Britwell, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.