Wokingham · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Coley Park
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Coley Park. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Blocked gutters on homes around Coley Park overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Coley Park
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Coley Park
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 applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and standing water on a flat extension roof, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Around Coley Park, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Coley Park (RG1, RG30, RG2)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Questions from Coley Park
Is Coley Park in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Coley Park as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Coley Park within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Nearby places to Coley Park
Other services in Coley Park
Coley Park homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Mapledurham House, about 3.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coley Park. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near All Nations Christian Centre, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Reading West station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Coley Park and the rest of Wokingham, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Wokingham coverage includes Coley Park and the places around it.
All of RG1, RG30 and RG2 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Coley Park on the A4, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Coley Park include Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Around Coley Park
In Coley Park, that means homes and buildings near The Foresters Arms, Eldon Square and The WREN School. Also close by are Elvian School (0.6 miles west) and University of Reading library (1.8 miles east). Coley Park’s nearest station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and South Lake.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Parking around Coley Park is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate