Wokingham · London and the South East
Lower Earley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Lower Earley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Lower Earley
We survey roofs for buyers in Lower Earley and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’re frequently asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and a ridge or slope that dips, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Smaller places like Lower Earley frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Lower Earley. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Lower Earley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Earley 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 Trinity Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Roofs in Lower Earley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. Our Wokingham coverage includes Lower Earley and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RG6 and RG41. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road. We also cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Lower Earley has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Lower Earley
Around Lower Earley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). The closest station to Lower Earley is Earley station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Earley
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Blocked gutters on homes around Lower Earley overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Lower Earley doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Earley
Will you come out to Lower Earley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Lower Earley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Earley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Nearby places to Lower Earley
What else we do in Lower Earley
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.