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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Binfield Heath
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Binfield Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Common questions in Binfield Heath
Will you come out to Binfield Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Binfield Heath?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Binfield Heath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. 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.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Binfield Heath
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Binfield Heath are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Binfield Heath (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Binfield Heath
Also in Binfield Heath
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Binfield Heath
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Greys Court, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Binfield Heath. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Binfield Heath is about 2 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Binfield Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Binfield Heath and the places around it.
All of RG9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Kings Common Close, Heathfield Avenue and Kiln Lane. If you’re just outside Binfield Heath, we cover Shiplake Cross (1 mile east), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north), Harpsden (2 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (5 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (6 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Around Binfield Heath
In Binfield Heath, that means homes and buildings near Gillotts School, among other places. Binfield Heath’s nearest station is Shiplake station, about 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are South Lake and Alder Moors.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Why act early in Binfield Heath
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Outbuildings and barns around Binfield Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Binfield Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Binfield Heath
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space