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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalvey, Slough
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Chalvey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalvey
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Smaller places like Chalvey frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Chalvey. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chalvey (SL1, SL4)
- Region
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chalvey
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Chalvey book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalvey
How do I find out if my home in Chalvey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chalvey?
Yes, Chalvey is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Chalvey homes and their roofs
With Windsor Castle about 1.6 miles south, Chalvey sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Slough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. If you are in Chalvey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Slough. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in SL1 and SL4 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road. Chalvey is on the A4 and A332, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Chalvey: Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Chalvey is one of the larger places we cover in Slough.
Near you in Chalvey
In Chalvey, that means homes and buildings near The Moon and Spoon pub, Westgate School and Herschel Park, among other places. The closest station to Chalvey is Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.6 miles south) and Upton Hospital (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Common roof problems in Chalvey
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chalvey, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalvey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
More services for Chalvey
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers