Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Barkham
Roof surveys in Barkham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barkham
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and debris building up in roof valleys, across natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like Barkham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Barkham (RG40, RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barkham
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Barkham
What else we do in Barkham
Why it is worth a survey now in Barkham
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. 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.
There are 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.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Barkham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof surveys in Barkham: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like The Coombes Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Wokingham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. If you’re in Barkham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG40 and RG41. Whether your property is on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Barkham
In Barkham, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House And Smithy, Bohunt School Wokingham and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Questions from Barkham
Is Barkham within the area you cover?
Yes. Barkham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wokingham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.