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Pre-purchase roof survey in Burghfield Bridge, Reading
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burghfield Bridge? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Burghfield Bridge and across Reading.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Burghfield Bridge
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. 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. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If you are worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Burghfield Bridge may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Burghfield Bridge
Will you come out to Burghfield Bridge?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burghfield Bridge?
Yes, Burghfield Bridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burghfield Bridge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Burghfield Bridge?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Burghfield Bridge, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Burghfield Bridge
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Matthew's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Burghfield Bridge goes. 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.
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. From houses to flats and shops in Burghfield Bridge, the roof can be surveyed. Across Reading, we cover Burghfield Bridge.
We work across RG30 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road. We also cover Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Burghfield Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Calcot Park, Prospect School and Elvian School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghfield Bridge include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Burghfield Bridge
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Problems we come across often include:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Reading Green Park station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Burghfield Bridge, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Also near Burghfield Bridge
Also in Burghfield Bridge
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.