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Roof Survey in Farnham Royal
Roof surveys around Farnham Royal, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Do you need a roof survey in Farnham Royal?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Common reasons to book include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you let a flat or house near Burnham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
About our roof survey in Farnham Royal
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Farnham Royal 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Farnham Royal (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Farnham Royal
Other services in Farnham Royal
Local roofs in Farnham Royal
Cliveden, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farnham Royal. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
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. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We survey roofs in Farnham Royal and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Slough. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SL2 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Farnham Royal include Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like 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 (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Farnham Royal
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, Cocksherd Wood and Caldicott School, among other places. Farnham Royal’s nearest station is Burnham station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Wexham Park Hospital (1.8 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Farnham Royal needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Farnham Royal
Will you come out to Farnham Royal?
Yes. Farnham Royal is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Farnham Royal listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.