Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hurley, Windsor and Maidenhead
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Hurley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurley
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, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a small place like Hurley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hurley (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hurley 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 cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting 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 applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hurley
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Danesfield School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hurley is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Hurley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Hurley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across the SL6 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hurley High Street, Bell Court and Shepherds Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Frogmill (1 mile west), Danesfield (1 mile north-west), Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (2 miles north-west) and Warren Row (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles south-east), Windsor (9 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (4 miles south-east), North Ascot (10 miles south-east), Cookham (4 miles east) and Furze Platt (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Hurley
Around Hurley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rising Sun pub and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. The closest station to Hurley is Marlow station, about 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Marlow Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hurley includes Weycock Hill and Carpenter's Wood.
Common roof problems in Hurley
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you let a flat or house near Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common questions in Hurley
Is my home in Hurley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marlow station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.