West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in RG7
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode district, including Burghfield Common, Spencers Wood and Burghfield Hill. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Where we work in RG7
- Burghfield Common
- Spencers Wood
- Burghfield Hill
- Theale
- Mortimer
- Three Mile Cross
- Aldermaston Wharf
- Silchester
- Riseley
- Upper Bucklebury
- Southend
- Swallowfield
- Beenham
- Stratfield Mortimer
- Ufton Nervet
- Chapel Row
- Woolhampton
- Aldermaston
- Tutts Clump
- Brimpton
- Crookham
- Grazeley
- Lower Padworth
- Midgham
- Mortimer West End
- Padworth Common
- Padworth
- Stratfield Saye
- Sulhamstead Abbots
- Aldermaston Soke
- Beech Hill
- Farley Hill
- Great Lea Common
- Hyde End
- Ryeish Green
- Sheffield Bottom
- Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End
- Three Ashes
- Ufton Green
- Midgham Green
- Beenham Stocks
- Brimpton Common
- Englefield
- Fair Cross
- Goddard's Green
- Old Warren
- Stanford Dingley
- Sulhamstead
- Upper Woolhampton
- West End Green
- Wokefield
- Wokingham
- Tadley
- Whitley Wood
- Heath End
- Green Park
- Pamber Heath
- Heckfield Heath
Surveys we offer in RG7
- Electronic leak detection
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof leak investigation
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Every service
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys across RG7: what to expect
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and cracked mortar along the ridge, across lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How our prices work
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Near you in Burghfield Common
Around Burghfield Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Garland Junior School, Church of St Mary and The Willink School. You will also find The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west) and The Willink School (within half a mile west). The closest station to Burghfield Common is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burghfield Common include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Homes and roofs across RG7
Owners across RG7, from Wokingham, Tadley and Burghfield Common to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
Across London and South East England, older homes frequently have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. That variety shapes every survey in RG7.
Burghfield Common: The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. With Stratfield Saye House about 4.4 miles south-east, the area around Burghfield Common has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Why act early?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for roof surveys in RG7
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in RG7
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for RG7 property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Questions from RG7
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you cover RG7?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in RG7.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.