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Roof Survey in Bishop's Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Bishop's Green and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Outbuildings and barns around Bishop's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a roof survey works in Bishop's Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
In a village or hamlet like Bishop's Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Prices for roof surveys in Bishop's Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof surveys around Bishop's Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Shaw House, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bishop's Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Homes near green spaces like New Greenham Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bishop's Green and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Bishop's Green. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG20 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road. If you’re just outside Bishop's Green, we cover Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Bishop's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Greenham Park and The Clere School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bishop's Green include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Bishop's Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Bishop's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Bishop's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Common roof problems in Bishop's Green
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Bishop's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bishop's Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.