Wokingham · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wokingham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wokingham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wokingham: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Buying in a busy place like Wokingham can mean moving fast, and roof problems are easy to miss on a viewing. A new or replacement roof can also look neat from the pavement and still have snags at ridges, valleys or flashings. A close look before you commit, to a purchase or to the final payment, gives you something in writing to raise.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wokingham (RG40, RG41, RG7, RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wokingham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Wokingham homes and their roofs
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Wokingham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wokingham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across the surrounding area. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Market Square and London Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Wokingham include the A321 and A329, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wokingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holt School, St Crispin's School and The Station Tap and the streets around them. Wokingham has its own railway station: Wokingham station. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. 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. For a property in Wokingham, it’s useful to know where we can park. The roof is inspected from ground level, from inside and, where it is safe, from the roof itself.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Wokingham questions
How do I find out if my home in Wokingham is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Wokingham?
Yes, Wokingham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Why act early in Wokingham
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a busy place like Wokingham, water from a failed roof can run through a building before anyone spots it, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.