Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Brookside Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Brookside. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Common questions in Brookside
Will you come out to Brookside?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brookside?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Roof survey in Brookside
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and torn or sagging underlay, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Brookside are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Brookside, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Brookside
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Brookside homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Chapel of St Mary and St John: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Papplewick School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Ascot station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Brookside is one of many places we visit across Windsor and Maidenhead, for homes and businesses alike. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Brookside and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in SL5 and SL4 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Near you in Brookside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School and Royal Hunt pub. The closest station to Brookside is Ascot station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake.
Why act early in Brookside
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Brookside, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Brookside
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, 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.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks