Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Oakley Green Roof Survey
Independent roof surveys in Oakley Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oakley Green
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Oakley Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Oakley Green (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Also in Oakley Green
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Oakley Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With St Leonard's Hill about 1 mile south-east, Oakley Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Windsor & Eton Central station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Sutherland Grange can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Oakley Green is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We visit Oakley Green as part of our work across Windsor and Maidenhead. Across Windsor and Maidenhead, we cover Oakley Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bishops Farm Close, Dedworth Road and Oakley Green Road. If you are just outside Oakley Green, we cover Dedworth (1 mile east), Water Oakley (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile north-east), Fifield (1 mile west) and Windsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (4 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (4 miles north-west), North Ascot (4 miles south), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
Near you in Oakley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Greene Oak pub, Sutherland Grange and Windsor Girls' School, among other places. The closest station to Oakley Green is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.6 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Oakley Green include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Common questions in Oakley Green
Do you cover smaller places like Oakley Green?
Yes, Oakley Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oakley Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Oakley Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check 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.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.