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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Huntercombe
Wondering about the roof at a property in Huntercombe? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Huntercombe and across Slough.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Huntercombe, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Huntercombe, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Huntercombe
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We’re often asked to look into worn or lifted lead flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Around Huntercombe, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Huntercombe (SL1, SL6, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Huntercombe
Huntercombe questions
Is my home in Huntercombe listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Huntercombe?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Huntercombe is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary 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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Huntercombe
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit 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. Being in a smaller place like Huntercombe does not 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.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Local roofs and buyers in Huntercombe
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Dorney Court about 1.4 miles south-west, the area around Huntercombe has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St. Andrew's Shared Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Huntercombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Huntercombe is one of the places in Slough where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We work across SL1, SL6 and SL2 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). Huntercombe is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
Near you in Huntercombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haymill Valley, Westgate School and Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms and the streets around them. Huntercombe has its own railway station: Burnham station. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Upton Hospital (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.