Property surveys in Windsor and Eton
Windsor is close to our office in Sunningdale, and we survey homes right across the town, from Clewer and Dedworth to Old Windsor and Eton on the other side of the river.
The town has a high share of older buildings, so choosing the right survey matters. For a house in good order built in the last century, a Level 2 homebuyer survey is often enough. For an older or much altered property, a Level 3 building survey gives you more detail.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Much of central Windsor falls within conservation areas, and many houses near the castle are listed. Changes to these homes usually need consent. In our report we point out alterations that look recent, such as new windows, removed chimney breasts or rooms knocked through, so your solicitor can check the paperwork.
Georgian and Victorian houses
Period houses in Windsor often have lime mortar, timber sash windows, slate roofs and solid walls with no cavity. They need different care from a modern home. We note where cement repairs or modern paints may be trapping moisture, and where timber needs attention.
Riverside flats and the Thames
Apartments along the Thames and around the bridge to Eton are popular, but some ground floor flats and older buildings near the river sit within the flood zone. We look at the shared parts of the building as well as the flat itself, and flag anything to raise with the managing agent.
Post war homes in Clewer and Dedworth
The estates in Clewer and Dedworth are mostly post war houses and bungalows. These are often sound, but many have had extensions, loft conversions and replacement roofs. We check how well this work was done and whether it has led to cracking or poor ventilation.
Homes in Old Windsor and Datchet
Old Windsor and nearby Datchet have a mix of cottages, 1960s houses and larger homes close to the Thames. Several streets are low lying, so we look carefully at damp, drainage and any sign of past flooding, as well as the usual checks on roofs, walls and the services we can see.
Snagging for new homes in Windsor
New flats and houses still appear around the town on former commercial sites. Our snagging survey records defects so the builder can put them right before you move in or soon after.
Drone photos of high roofs
Tall town houses and steep roofs are hard to inspect from the street. A drone lets us photograph chimneys, gutters and roof slopes safely and add the pictures to your report.
Surveys we carry out in Windsor
Other towns near Windsor
Many Windsor buyers also look at Maidenhead and Egham. Read about our surveys in Maidenhead and Egham, or look at every area we cover.