Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof survey in Frogmill, Windsor and Maidenhead
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Frogmill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Frogmill: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a small place like Frogmill, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Frogmill (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frogmill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What we’re asked to look at in Frogmill
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Frogmill
The wider area around Frogmill has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 1 mile north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Danesfield School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Frogmill is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Frogmill and the rest of Windsor and Maidenhead, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Frogmill and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SL6 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Medmenham (1 mile north-west), Hurley (1 mile east), Danesfield (1 mile north), Bockmer End (1 mile north) and Cockpole Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles east), Windsor (10 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (11 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles east) and Furze Platt (4 miles east).
What’s near Frogmill
We work in homes and buildings around Black Boys Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Frogmill is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep the report with your property records
Your report arrives by email, with photos 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.
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Frogmill questions
Will you come out to Frogmill?
Yes. Frogmill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Frogmill is listed?
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.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What a roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Frogmill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.