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Roof survey in Hedgerley, Slough
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Hedgerley.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
Hedgerley homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Cliveden about 3.8 miles west, Hedgerley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Bulstrode Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Common Junior School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hedgerley is about 3 miles south-east of Beaconsfield, in Slough. We carry out roof surveys in Hedgerley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Slough coverage includes Hedgerley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SL2. Whether your property is on Jones Way, Hedgerley Hill and Cottage Park Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Egypt (1 mile south-west), Farnham Common (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (2 miles south-west), Littleworth Corner (2 miles west) and Farnham Royal (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles south), Cippenham (4 miles south), Chalvey (5 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (5 miles south) and Burnham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Hedgerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bulstrode Park, The White Horse Public House and Khalsa Secondary Academy. For rail, the closest station is Gerrards Cross station, about 2.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Wexham Park Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hedgerley includes Church Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
About our roof survey in Hedgerley
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and debris building up in roof valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Hedgerley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hedgerley (SL2)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
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.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Hedgerley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Hedgerley: your questions answered
I let a flat near Gerrards Cross station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Hedgerley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.