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Pre-purchase roof survey in Horton, Slough
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Horton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Horton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Horton
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Horton makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Horton
Frogmore House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horton. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Horton. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Sunnymeads station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Horton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SL3 and TW19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Horton include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Horton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells Public House, Langley Grammar School and Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Horton is Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west. A little further out are Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Horton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Horton?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 1 mile of Horton. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Horton?
Yes. Horton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
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What else we do in Horton
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horton
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Horton
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes