Reading · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Caversham Heights
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Caversham Heights, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Caversham Heights: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Caversham Heights, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Caversham Heights (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Caversham Heights, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a roof survey looks like in Caversham Heights
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Round Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. The streets around a church such as St. Andrew's Church 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.
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. If you are in Caversham Heights, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Caversham Heights, we cover Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Near you in Caversham Heights
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hemdean House School, Round Copse and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
What affects the price in Caversham Heights
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for roof surveys in Caversham Heights, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Caversham Heights
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we’re asked to look at in Caversham Heights
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building around Caversham Heights goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Your report arrives by email, with photographs 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, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
FAQs for Caversham Heights
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Caversham Heights?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Is Caversham Heights in your area?
Yes. Caversham Heights is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.