Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof Survey in The Village
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in The Village. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in The Village
Across London and the South East, 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. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and valley linings that have cracked or split, across the roof space, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like The Village, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- The Village (SL4)
- Wider area
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in The Village
Will you come out to The Village?
Yes. The Village is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I let a flat near Windsor & Eton Central station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
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. Each report includes photographs.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in The Village
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. St Leonard's Hill, about 1.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Village. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces like Windsor Great Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Windsor & Eton Central station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
The Village is about 2 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Village. Our area takes in places right across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of SL4 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Sheet Street Road and Forest Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Cranbourne (1 mile west), Woodside (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (2 miles west), Cheapside (2 miles south) and Brookside (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Near you in The Village
We work in homes and buildings around Windsor Great Park and the streets around them. The closest station to The Village is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around The Village includes Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like The Village, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common roof problems in The Village
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take a building like Windsor Girls' School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Useful tips for The Village property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Landlord and commercial surveys in The Village
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Towns and villages near The Village
Also in The Village
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for roof surveys in The Village, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.