Wokingham · London and the South East
Hare Hatch Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hare Hatch from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hare Hatch
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Typical surveys look at quick fixes on flashings and valleys and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and natural slate.
Being in a small place like Hare Hatch makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Hare Hatch (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Hare Hatch
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hare Hatch
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a small place like Hare Hatch, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hare Hatch: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Harleyford Manor, about 4.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hare Hatch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Wargrave station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St James: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From houses to flats and shops in Hare Hatch, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG10 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane. If you’re just outside Hare Hatch, we cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Hare Hatch
Around Hare Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen Victoria pub, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Piggott School. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Hare Hatch questions
Is Hare Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Hare Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
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. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Hare Hatch, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hare Hatch
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.