Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sunninghill
Roof surveys in Sunninghill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sunninghill
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Sunninghill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Sunninghill (SL5)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Sunninghill
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Arranging work in a smaller place like Sunninghill is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Roof surveys around Sunninghill
About 4.6 miles north lies St Leonard's Hill, a reminder of how long the area around Sunninghill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Silwood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Michael's CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Sunninghill is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sunninghill and the surrounding area. Sunninghill is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in SL5 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, London Road and School Road. We also cover Ascot (1 mile north-west), Beggar's Bush (1 mile east), Cheapside (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile east) and North Ascot (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
Around Sunninghill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's School, Charters School and Silwood Park, among other places. The closest station to Sunninghill is Ascot station, roughly 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sunninghill is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Sunninghill: your questions answered
Is my home in Sunninghill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Ascot station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What we’re asked to look at in Sunninghill
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For landlords with property near Ascot station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the price in Sunninghill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.