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Roof Survey in North Ascot
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in North Ascot and across Windsor and Maidenhead, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Ascot
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Ascot
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate.
Trees around homes in smaller places like North Ascot drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- North Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a roof survey in North Ascot
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to a smaller place like North Ascot is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
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What else we do in North Ascot
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Your questions about roof surveys in North Ascot
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Ascot?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to North Ascot?
Yes, North Ascot is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Local roofs in North Ascot
St Leonard's Hill, about 3.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Ascot. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School: 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 Ascot station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
North Ascot is about 3 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in North Ascot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. North Ascot is one of the towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SL5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Mansfield Place and Bowyer Walk. Close by, we survey roofs in Brookside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east), Plaistow Green (1 mile north-east), Woodside (2 miles north-east) and Winkfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (7 miles north), Cookham (10 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, North Ascot has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in North Ascot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Garth Hill College, Royal Hunt pub and LVS Ascot, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ascot station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near North Ascot include Virginia Water Lake.