Reading · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dunsden Green
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Dunsden Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dunsden Green: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Dunsden Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Dunsden Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dunsden Green, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Useful tips for Dunsden Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Common questions in Dunsden Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dunsden Green?
Yes, Dunsden Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Dunsden Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Dunsden Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Dunsden Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buying a home or a new roof in Dunsden Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Reading station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Historic houses like Greys Court, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building around Dunsden Green goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. If you’re in Dunsden Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Dunsden Green is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Every address in RG4 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Dunsden Green
We work in homes and buildings around Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and The Flowing Spring pub and the streets around them. Dunsden Green’s nearest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. For older village homes like those around Dunsden Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Dunsden Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Also near Dunsden Green
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.