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Roof survey in Bowsey Hill, Wokingham
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Bowsey Hill and across Wokingham.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bowsey Hill
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles from White Waltham Airfield. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Harleyford Manor, about 3.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bowsey Hill. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crazies Hill CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Mission Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Wargrave station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bowsey Hill and the surrounding area. Across Wokingham, we cover Bowsey Hill. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG10 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bowsey Hill
Around Bowsey Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bowsey Hill include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
How a roof survey works in Bowsey Hill
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and the roof space, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and worn or blocked valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Bowsey Hill 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bowsey Hill (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Bowsey Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Bowsey Hill
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Bowsey Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your questions about roof surveys in Bowsey Hill
How do I find out if my home in Bowsey Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is drone flying allowed in Bowsey Hill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.