Reading · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Arborfield Garrison
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Arborfield Garrison. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
What a roof survey looks like in Arborfield Garrison
With Stratfield Saye House about 4.8 miles south-west, Arborfield Garrison sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Trees in and around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you own a rental within reach of Wokingham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to St Eligius: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield Garrison and nearby. Arborfield Garrison is one of the places in Reading where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG2 and RG40 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Arborfield Garrison
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School and the streets around them. Arborfield Garrison’s nearest station is Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield Garrison
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Arborfield Garrison
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Questions from Arborfield Garrison
How do I find out if my home in Arborfield Garrison is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Arborfield Garrison?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.