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George Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for George Green and the rest of Slough. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in George Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as George 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- George Green (SL3)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in George Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in George Green and across Slough can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
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. Outbuildings and barns around George Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in George Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- 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
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in George Green
The wider area around George Green has a long history of building, with Windsor Castle about 3.3 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Langley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
George Green is about 2 miles east of Slough, in Slough. We survey roofs in George Green and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SL3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Thorn Drive, August End and Blinco Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around George Green: Middlegreen (1 mile south), Wexham Court (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Shreding Green (1 mile east) and Wexham Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (4 miles west), Chalvey (3 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles west), Burnham (4 miles west), Datchet (3 miles south) and Huntercombe (4 miles west).
Landmarks near George Green
In George Green, that means homes and buildings near Wexham School, The George Public House and Upton Court Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to George Green is Langley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Pavilions (3.7 miles north-east) and Museum of Eton Life (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around George Green includes Stoke Common.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near George Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Book once your offer is accepted
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
George Green questions
Will you come out to George Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in George Green?
Yes, George Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.