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Roof Survey in Binfield Heath
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Binfield Heath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Common questions in Binfield Heath
Is my home in Binfield Heath 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Binfield Heath?
Yes. Binfield Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Roof survey in Binfield Heath
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run seven days a week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Binfield Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Binfield Heath (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Binfield Heath
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Binfield Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
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Roof surveys in Binfield Heath: local notes
About 3.3 miles north lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Binfield Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Oracle, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Shiplake Church of England School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Binfield Heath is about 2 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Binfield Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Binfield Heath is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys.
We survey roofs across RG9 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kings Common Close, Heathfield Avenue and Kiln Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Binfield Heath, we cover Shiplake Cross (1 mile east), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north), Harpsden (2 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (5 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (6 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Binfield Heath
Around Binfield Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gillotts School. For rail, the closest station is Shiplake station, about 2.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Alder Moors.