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Roof Survey in Britwell
Roof surveys across Britwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof survey in Britwell: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Britwell drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into 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 the ground.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Britwell (SL2, SL1)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Prices for roof surveys in Britwell
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
For a price for roof surveys in Britwell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Places near Britwell
What else we do in Britwell
Local roofs in Britwell
The wider area around Britwell has a long history of building, with Dorney Court about 2.9 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Burnham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Claycots School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Britwell is about 1 mile north-west of Slough, in Slough. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Britwell can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in SL2 and SL1 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Park Road, Crown Lane and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Britwell, we cover Farnham Royal (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile south-east) and Burnham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (5 miles south-east). Britwell is one of the larger places we cover in Slough.
Landmarks near Britwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beechwood School, Cocksherd Wood and The Duke's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The History On Wheels Museum (2.3 miles south) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Britwell includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
When to book a survey in Britwell
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
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.
FAQs for Britwell
Is Britwell within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Burnham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Britwell is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.