Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Burchett's Green, Windsor and Maidenhead
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burchett's Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Burchett's Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed old water stains in the roof space and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and natural slate alike.
Somewhere as small as Burchett's Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Burchett's Green (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Burchett's Green
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Buying a home or a new roof in Burchett's Green
White Waltham Airfield is about 2 miles from Burchett's Green. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Harleyford Manor about 2.1 miles north, Burchett's Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Furze Platt station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Burchett's Green is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Burchett's Green, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Burchett's Green is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across the SL6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Burchett's Green Road and Hall Place Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Burchett's Green include Holloway (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles south-east), North Ascot (9 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burchett's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub. For rail, the closest station is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Marlow Museum (3.1 miles north) and St Mark's Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Burchett's Green include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Questions from Burchett's Green
Are there drone restrictions around Burchett's Green?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Burchett's Green is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Burchett's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Burchett's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Burchett's Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Burchett's Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For an older house near a landmark like Saint John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.