Wokingham · London and the South East
Gardeners Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Gardeners Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Buying a home or a new roof in Gardeners Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
For landlords with property near Wokingham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to St Sebastian's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. If you are in Gardeners Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, large and small. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG40 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Honey Hill and Heathlands Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Gardeners Green
Around Gardeners Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wixenford School, The Crooked Billet pub and St Crispin's School and the streets around them. Gardeners Green’s nearest station is Wokingham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gardeners Green
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. If you’re worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Gardeners Green 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Gardeners Green (RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Gardeners Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Gardeners Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Gardeners Green?
Yes. Gardeners Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Gardeners Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older and listed buildings around Gardeners Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.