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Roof survey in Hitchambury, Slough
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hitchambury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Hitchambury: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We are often asked to look into gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Hitchambury may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Hitchambury (SL1, SL6)
- Region
- Slough
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hitchambury can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Hitchambury
I let a flat near Taplow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Hitchambury?
Yes. Hitchambury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hitchambury?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hitchambury
Landlords and agents in Hitchambury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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When to book a survey in Hitchambury
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Living close to Haymill Valley is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks frequently start there.
Roof surveys around Hitchambury
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Cliveden lies about 1.7 miles north, so building around Hitchambury goes back a long way. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. We survey roofs in Hitchambury and the rest of Slough, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Slough coverage includes Hitchambury. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the SL1 and SL6 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane. We also cover the places around Hitchambury: Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
Near you in Hitchambury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haymill Valley, The E-Act Burnham Park Academy and Oak and Saw pub and the streets around them. Hitchambury’s nearest station is Taplow station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.