Windsor and Maidenhead · London and the South East
Roof survey in White Waltham, Windsor and Maidenhead
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in White Waltham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around White Waltham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Roof survey in White Waltham
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, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We are often asked to look into gutters that overflow in heavy rain and standing water on a flat roof, across lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like White Waltham, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- White Waltham (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Questions from White Waltham
Are there drone restrictions around White Waltham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. White Waltham Airfield is about 1 mile away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like White Waltham?
Yes, White Waltham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
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.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Nearby places to White Waltham
What else we do in White Waltham
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around White Waltham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in White Waltham
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Roof surveys around White Waltham
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Dorney Court, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around White Waltham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Ockwells Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like White Waltham CofE Academy: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. 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.
White Waltham is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Roofs in White Waltham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Windsor and Maidenhead. White Waltham is one of the places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in SL6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Waltham Road, Church View and Innings Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to White Waltham include Shottesbrooke (1 mile south-west), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (1 mile south-east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Stud Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (6 miles east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north-east) and Dedworth (5 miles east).
Around White Waltham
In White Waltham, that means homes and buildings near Manor Green School, Ockwells Park and Cox Green School and the streets around them. White Waltham’s nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near White Waltham include Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.