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Pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham Common, Slough
Wondering about the roof at a property in Farnham Common? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Farnham Common and across Slough.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham Common
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about old water stains in the roof space and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes alike.
For a small place like Farnham Common, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Farnham Common (SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Farnham Common
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Farnham Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farnham Common
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Farnham Common homes and their roofs
With Cliveden about 3.3 miles west, Farnham Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. In Farnham Common, as across Slough, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Slough. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the SL2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood, all of which we cover. We also cover Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Farnham Common
Around Farnham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnham Common
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Farnham Common: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farnham Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Farnham Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Farnham Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Farnham Common?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring