Reading · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalkhouse Green, Reading
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalkhouse Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalkhouse Green: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We are often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and chimney mortar that has eroded, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Chalkhouse Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chalkhouse Green
Landlords and agents in Chalkhouse Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chalkhouse Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Chalkhouse Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, Chalkhouse Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. For an older or listed building in a place like Chalkhouse Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Chalkhouse Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Chalkhouse Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Chalkhouse Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Reading station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. In Chalkhouse Green, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Chalkhouse Green is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Chalkhouse Green
Around Chalkhouse Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.