West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Burghfield Hill
We carry out roof surveys in Burghfield Hill and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
How a roof survey works in Burghfield Hill
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and debris building up in roof valleys, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Houses in smaller places like Burghfield Hill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Burghfield Hill: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Stratfield Saye House lies about 4.3 miles south-east, so building around Burghfield Hill goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burghfield Hill can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Berkshire, we cover Burghfield Hill and the places around it.
We work across RG7 and RG30 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Hill has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Burghfield Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun pub, The Willink School and The Willink School. The closest station to Burghfield Hill is Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Parking around Burghfield Hill is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Burghfield Hill questions
Is Burghfield Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Burghfield Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Blocked gutters on homes around Burghfield Hill overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Burghfield Hill
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burghfield Hill
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, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
When to book a survey in Burghfield Hill
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Anyone responsible for a site like Garland Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you will get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.