Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Shottesbrooke Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shottesbrooke? You can book a roof survey in Shottesbrooke and across Windsor and Maidenhead, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shottesbrooke
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Shottesbrooke, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shottesbrooke
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn or blocked valleys and torn or sagging underlay.
In a small place like Shottesbrooke, 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Shottesbrooke
Shottesbrooke is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
Harleyford Manor, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shottesbrooke. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take a building like Cox Green School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We survey roofs in Shottesbrooke across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in SL6 and RG10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shottesbrooke
For rail, the closest station is Twyford station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Questions from Shottesbrooke
Do you cover smaller places like Shottesbrooke?
Yes, Shottesbrooke is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Shottesbrooke?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Shottesbrooke is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Shottesbrooke?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What we’re asked to look at in Shottesbrooke
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Shottesbrooke needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.