Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Maidenhead
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Maidenhead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in Maidenhead: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Maidenhead share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Let us know as you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Maidenhead (SL6)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Maidenhead
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Maidenhead. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft 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. For a visit in Maidenhead, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, 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 report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Also near Maidenhead
Also in Maidenhead
Roof surveys around Maidenhead
With Dorney Court about 3 miles south-east, Maidenhead sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Maidenhead is about 3 miles from White Waltham Airfield. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you live near a park such as Braywick Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Maidenhead station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like All Saints' Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Maidenhead is about 27 miles west of London, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in Maidenhead, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in SL6 is within our area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street Mall, High Street and Laggan Square and the roads around them. You will find Maidenhead on the A4 and A308, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Boyn Hill (1 mile south-west), Furze Platt (1 mile north), Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-west) and Bray Wick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south-east), South Ascot (9 miles south) and Old Windsor (8 miles south-east). Maidenhead is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead.
Around Maidenhead
In Maidenhead, that means homes and buildings near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and The Windsor Castle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Maidenhead include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Maidenhead: your questions answered
I let a flat near Maidenhead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Maidenhead listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much does a roof survey cost in Maidenhead?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you work in Maidenhead?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Maidenhead.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys