Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Holloway, Windsor and Maidenhead
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Holloway from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a small place like Holloway, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Holloway
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about damp timbers or stains in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Being in a small place like Holloway makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Holloway (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Holloway
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The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Holloway, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Holloway homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Holloway has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint John the Evangelist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Furze Platt station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Holloway is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Holloway. Holloway is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Burchetts Green Lane and Bath Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Holloway include Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west), Burchett's Green (1 mile north-west), Woolley Green (1 mile south-east), Stubbings (1 mile north-east) and Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Holloway
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shire Horse pub, Newlands Girls' School and Manor Green School. The nearest railway station is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Marlow Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Holloway includes Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
FAQs for Holloway
How do I find out if my home in Holloway is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Holloway?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.