Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Maidenhead
A careful look at the roof at your property in Maidenhead, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maidenhead
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about flashings that have lifted or split and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Maidenhead is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older roofs are often slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. Whether you are buying or have just had a new roof, the checks depend on which you have. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
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
- Maidenhead (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Maidenhead
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Buying a home or a new roof in Maidenhead
With Dorney Court about 3 miles south-east, Maidenhead sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles from Maidenhead. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Maidenhead station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Maidenhead is about 27 miles west of London, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Maidenhead is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Maidenhead and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across SL6 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street Mall, High Street and Laggan Square. Main roads around Maidenhead include the A4 and A308, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Maidenhead: Boyn Hill (1 mile south-west), Furze Platt (1 mile north), Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-west) and Bray Wick (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south-east), South Ascot (9 miles south) and Old Windsor (8 miles south-east). Maidenhead is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Landmarks near Maidenhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and The Windsor Castle pub. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit in Maidenhead runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Maidenhead
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Maidenhead questions
Is my home in Maidenhead listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Maidenhead?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Maidenhead is about 3 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
Do you work in Maidenhead?
Yes. We cover Maidenhead and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.