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Roof Survey in Chalkhouse Green
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chalkhouse Green, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chalkhouse Green
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and torn or sagging underlay.
Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Chalkhouse Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
When to book a survey in Chalkhouse Green
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Barnabas Emmer Green, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Also near Chalkhouse Green
What else we do in Chalkhouse Green
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 older village homes like those around Chalkhouse Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Chalkhouse Green
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Chalkhouse Green: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
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. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Roof surveys around Chalkhouse Green
The wider area around Chalkhouse Green has a long history of building, with Mapledurham House about 2.6 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Reading station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Emmer Green Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Bookings from Chalkhouse Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Chalkhouse Green is one of the places in Reading we cover for roof surveys.
Roof surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Chalkhouse Green
Around Chalkhouse Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.