Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Clewer, Windsor and Maidenhead
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Clewer.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Clewer
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and flashings that have lifted or split.
Smaller places like Clewer often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Clewer or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Clewer (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Clewer doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clewer and across Windsor and Maidenhead can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Clewer?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Clewer
With Windsor Castle about 1 mile east, Clewer sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Windsor & Eton Central station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Clewer is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Clewer and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Vale Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. With the A308 and A332 close by, Clewer is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Clewer, we cover Windsor (1 mile south), Eton (1 mile north-east), Eton Wick (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile west) and Dedworth (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Around Clewer
We work in homes and buildings around The Windsor Boys' School, The Windsor Boys' School and The Vansittart Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Antiquities (0.7 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
What else we do in Clewer
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Clewer
How do I find out if my home in Clewer is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Clewer in the area you cover?
Yes, Clewer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Clewer as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Clewer?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.