Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stubbings, Windsor and Maidenhead
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Stubbings, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Leave it or get it looked at?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Stubbings
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stubbings
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That is when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Somewhere as small as Stubbings, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Stubbings
What else we do in Stubbings
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Stubbings
The wider area around Stubbings has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 2.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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 house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. James the Less, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stubbings can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SL6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Stubbings, we cover Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Stubbings
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Newlands Girls' School and The Crown pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Stubbings is Furze Platt station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Stubbings includes Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
When to book a survey in Stubbings
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords with property near Furze Platt station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stubbings
Landlords and letting agents in Stubbings book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Stubbings, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Stubbings: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Stubbings?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Stubbings 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 heavy rain.
Is my home in Stubbings listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Is Stubbings in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Stubbings included.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.