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Roof survey in Braywoodside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Braywoodside. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Braywoodside: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Braywoodside, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Braywoodside (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Braywoodside: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Braywoodside?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Braywoodside listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Braywoodside can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Landlords, agents and block managers in Braywoodside
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Braywoodside homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Braywoodside has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Maidenhead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Holyport College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Braywoodside is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Braywoodside and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Braywoodside is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Braywoodside include Paley Street (1 mile north-west), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile north-east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile south) and Stud Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north), North Ascot (4 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north).
Near you in Braywoodside
In Braywoodside, that means homes and buildings near The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn and Ockwells Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, roughly 3.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (3.9 miles south) and St Mark's Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Braywoodside includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.