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Pre-purchase roof survey in Pingewood, Reading
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Pingewood, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pingewood homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Mapledurham House about 4.7 miles north, Pingewood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. If you are in Pingewood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Pingewood is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Every address in RG30 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Pingewood
The closest station to Pingewood is Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Pingewood
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and people most often book us about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
For a small place like Pingewood, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Pingewood (RG30)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Pingewood and across Reading can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Pingewood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Pingewood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pingewood?
Yes, Pingewood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Pingewood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Pingewood
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For landlords with property near Reading Green Park station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks