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Roof survey in Cippenham, Slough
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Cippenham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Cippenham
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and valley linings that have cracked or split.
In a smaller place like Cippenham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Cippenham (SL1, SL2)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cippenham
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Cippenham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Cippenham
Dorney Court, about 1.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cippenham. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live near a park such as Haymill Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Burnham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Cippenham is about 1 mile west of Slough, in Slough. Bookings from Cippenham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Slough, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SL1 and SL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Earls Lane and Eagle Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Huntercombe (1 mile north-west), Lake End (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile south-west), Slough (1 mile east) and Burnham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Langley (4 miles east), Datchet (3 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north) and Wexham Court (3 miles east). Cippenham is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough.
Near you in Cippenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Haymill Valley and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burnham station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The History On Wheels Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a smaller place like Cippenham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
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 a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for roof surveys in Cippenham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we are asked to look at in Cippenham
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. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Andrew's Shared Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
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Cippenham questions
Is Cippenham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Cippenham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.