Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Paley Street Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Paley Street? You can book a roof survey in Paley Street and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Paley Street
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Paley Street (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Paley Street
How do I find out if my home in Paley Street is listed?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Paley Street?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. White Waltham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you cover Paley Street for roof surveys?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Paley Street.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Paley Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Paley Street book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Also near Paley Street
More services for Paley Street
Elsewhere in Windsor and Maidenhead
Roof Survey in all 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead
All services in Windsor and Maidenhead
All areas
All about roof survey
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Paley Street
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Dorney Court, a reminder of how long the area around Paley Street has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Maidenhead station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holyport College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Ockwells Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in Paley Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our Windsor and Maidenhead coverage includes Paley Street and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street. Paley Street sits on or near the B3024, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Paley Street: Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Paley Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn and Ockwells Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. For older village homes like those around Paley Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about past leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
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. Photograph anything new.