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Roof survey in Boyn Hill, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Boyn Hill and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Boyn Hill doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Boyn Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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How a roof survey works in Boyn Hill
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, the roof space and flat roofs, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Around Boyn Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Boyn Hill (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Roof surveys in Boyn Hill: local notes
Dorney Court, about 3.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boyn Hill. 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. Boyn Hill is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Trees in and around Ockwells Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Larchfield Primary and Nursery School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like All Saints' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Boyn Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From houses to flats and shops in Boyn Hill, the roof can be surveyed. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Boyn Hill and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the SL6 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Lock Lane, Ross Road and Curls Road. Boyn Hill is on the A404(M), so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Boyn Hill, we cover Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Maidenhead (1 mile north-east), Bray Wick (1 mile south-east), Woolley Green (1 mile west) and Pinkneys Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Cookham (3 miles north), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (9 miles south-east) and South Ascot (8 miles south). Boyn Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Landmarks near Boyn Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ockwells Park, Altwood CofE Secondary School and The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Maidenhead station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and St Mark's Hospital (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Weycock Hill and The Gullet Local Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Boyn Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Boyn Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Boyn Hill?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. White Waltham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
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Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Why it is worth a survey now in Boyn Hill
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In an older home around Boyn Hill, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help