Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof survey in Charvil, Wokingham
Roof surveys across Charvil, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. With lower homes, common in places like Charvil, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charvil
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
Around Charvil, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Charvil (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
What a roof survey looks like in Charvil
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Waingels College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as St Patrick's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Charvil and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Charvil is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the RG10 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Charvil
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Piggott School, Polehampton Church of England Infant School and The Wagon And Horses Public House. Charvil’s nearest station is Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Charvil include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Charvil
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Other services in Charvil
What we are asked to look at in Charvil
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Trees in and around Loddon Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Charvil questions
Will you come out to Charvil?
Yes. Charvil is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Charvil is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, 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 will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but 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. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Parking around Charvil is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.