London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wokingham
We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham for pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey., with a written report and photos.
Where we work in Wokingham
Across Wokingham, that means a roof survey before you buy a house or flat. Pick your town below to see the details for your area. To book, call 07833 053749.
Main towns
What else we do in Wokingham
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
Postcode areas we cover
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wokingham
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How our prices work
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Landmarks near Reading
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre, among other places. Also close by are Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). Reading’s nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Homes and roofs across Wokingham
Roofs on homes across Wokingham range from old slate and clay to modern concrete tiles. For a purchase or a new roof, the materials and the age of the work shape what we look at.
From inner London terraces to Kent oast houses, Sussex tile-hanging and Hampshire thatch, the South East has a huge mix of roofs. Roofs in Wokingham are part of that picture.
Reading: If you let a flat or house near Reading West station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church such as All Nations Christian Centre are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Common roof problems in Wokingham
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
What a survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in.
Before booking any surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Wokingham questions
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you cover Wokingham for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Wokingham included.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.