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Wexham Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wexham Street, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. For older village homes like those around Wexham Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Wexham Street, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Wexham Street
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A report with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wexham Street
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. 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. The two sit side by side. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Wexham Street 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Wexham Street (SL2, SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Towns and villages near Wexham Street
Other services in Wexham Street
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wexham Street
Historic houses like Windsor Castle, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Wexham Street goes. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Slough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Wexham Street is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Wherever you are in Wexham Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Wexham Street is one of the towns and villages in Slough we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SL2 and SL3. That includes homes and businesses on Larkings Lane, Hartley Close and Tubwell Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Stoke Poges (1 mile west), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (1 mile north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Iver Heath (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south-west), Langley (3 miles south), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (4 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Wexham Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House and The Stoke Poges School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Slough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Pavilions (4 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Wexham Street include Stoke Common.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Wexham Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Common roof problems in Wexham Street
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church Centre, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wexham Street
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Wexham Street
Is Wexham Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Wexham Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wexham Street?
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.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Wexham Street?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
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’s in.