Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof survey in Cookham Dean, Windsor and Maidenhead
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Cookham Dean and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cookham Dean
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’re worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Cookham Dean (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Cookham Dean: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cookham Dean?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Cookham Dean?
Yes, Cookham Dean is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Cookham Dean?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you need a roof survey in Cookham Dean?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Landlords with a home close to Cookham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Cookham Dean
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In a place like Cookham Dean, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Cookham Dean
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- File the report with your home documents
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Cookham Dean can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
For a price for roof surveys in Cookham Dean, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof surveys around Cookham Dean
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. With Cliveden about 2.5 miles east, the area around Cookham Dean has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Cookham Dean is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From houses to flats and shops in Cookham Dean, we can survey the roof. Cookham Dean is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Kings Lane, Popes Lane and Hills Lane. Other places close to Cookham Dean include Cookham (1 mile east), Bisham (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Marlow (2 miles north-west) and Temple (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles south), Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east) and Broomhall (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Cookham Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jolly Farmer pub and Furze Platt Senior School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cookham station, about 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Marlow Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Cookham Dean includes Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.