Reading · London and the South East
Tokers Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Tokers Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Tokers Green
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Tokers Green and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We are often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Tokers Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Tokers Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tokers Green and across Reading can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Tokers Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tokers Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Tokers Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Tokers Green
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys in Tokers Green: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Mapledurham House about 1.9 miles west, Tokers Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Broad Street Mall, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Tilehurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Surveys in Tokers Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlord roof surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close. We also cover the places around Tokers Green: Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Tokers Green
Around Tokers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Tokers Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.