West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wokefield
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wokefield, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wokefield
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. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you are worried about flashings that have lifted or split and chimney mortar that has eroded, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
For a small place like Wokefield, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Wokefield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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 us in Wokefield
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Wokefield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wokefield?
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the price in Wokefield
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Local roofs and buyers in Wokefield
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Stratfield Saye House, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wokefield. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Wokefield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wokefield is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Wokefield and the places around it.
We cover every part of RG7 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Goddard's Green (1 mile west), Burghfield Common (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-west), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Fair Cross (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Calcot (3 miles north), Shaw (12 miles west) and Theale (4 miles north-west).
Around Wokefield
Wokefield’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Also near Wokefield
What else we do in Wokefield
Wokefield: your questions answered
Is my home in Wokefield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Wokefield?
Yes. Wokefield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Wokefield?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.