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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shottesbrooke, Windsor and Maidenhead
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shottesbrooke, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Shottesbrooke
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 frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles alike.
For a small place like Shottesbrooke, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shottesbrooke: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Shottesbrooke has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 4.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shottesbrooke. Shottesbrooke is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the SL6 and RG10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill. Other places close to Shottesbrooke include White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
Around Shottesbrooke
Shottesbrooke’s nearest station is Twyford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Let us know your timetable
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Shottesbrooke
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Outbuildings and barns around Shottesbrooke 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.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Shottesbrooke
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shottesbrooke and across Windsor and Maidenhead can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Shottesbrooke
Are there drone restrictions around Shottesbrooke?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Shottesbrooke is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Shottesbrooke 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 I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Shottesbrooke?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Shottesbrooke, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.