Slough · London and the South East
Slough Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slough. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slough
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Trees in streets, gardens and parks drop leaves into gutters across places like Slough, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building. It is one reason a roof is worth looking at as a whole, not just the obvious problem. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Slough (SL1, SL3, SL2, SL6)
- Wider area
- Slough
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Slough homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Slough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. With Windsor Castle about 2.1 miles south, the area around Slough has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Slough is about 22 miles west of London. Roofs in Slough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across the surrounding area, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A4 and A332, Slough is simple for us to get to. We also cover Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Slough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Westgate School, Herschel Park and The Moon and Spoon pub. The nearest railway station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Upton Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Slough includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Prices for roof surveys in Slough
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for roof surveys in Slough, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Jobs in Slough might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Tell us which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Slough questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Slough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Is my home in Slough listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Slough?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Slough
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.