Reading · London and the South East
Burghfield Bridge Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burghfield Bridge, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Burghfield Bridge
With Mapledurham House about 3.8 miles north, Burghfield Bridge sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Living close to Calcot Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take an older house close to St Matthew's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Burghfield Bridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Burghfield Bridge is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for roof surveys.
All of RG30 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
What’s near Burghfield Bridge
We work in homes and buildings around Calcot Park, Prospect School and Elvian School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
About our roof survey in Burghfield Bridge
Our roof surveys cover Burghfield Bridge and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs.
In a small place like Burghfield Bridge, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t 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.
- Where
- Burghfield Bridge (RG30)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Burghfield Bridge
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:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you look after a building like Kennet Valley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Why act early in Burghfield Bridge
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. For an older or listed building in a place like Burghfield Bridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Burghfield Bridge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Burghfield Bridge
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading Green Park station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Burghfield Bridge?
Yes. Burghfield Bridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a roof survey cost in Burghfield Bridge?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burghfield Bridge
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
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 around your tenants.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.