Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof survey in Eton Wick, Windsor and Maidenhead
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Eton Wick. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Eton Wick
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and the roof space, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Eton Wick, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Eton Wick (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
Eton Wick: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Eton Wick is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Windsor & Eton Central station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eton Wick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Eton Wick property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. 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, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Eton Wick homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Dorney Court, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Eton Wick goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Eton Wick CofE First School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Eton Wick is about 1 mile north of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Eton Wick is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SL4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Eton Wick Road, Princes Close and The Wheatbutts. We also cover the places around Eton Wick: Boveney (1 mile south-west), Clewer (1 mile south-east), Eton (1 mile east), Windsor (1 mile south) and Dedworth (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (5 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
What’s near Eton Wick
Around Eton Wick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Westgate School, Westgate School and Shepherds Hut pub. Eton Wick’s nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
Other services in Eton Wick
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Eton Wick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Eton Wick
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
If you own a rental within reach of Windsor & Eton Central station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey