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Roof Survey in Dunsden Green
Roof surveys in Dunsden Green and the rest of Reading. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Dunsden Green
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Dunsden Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Dunsden Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Dunsden Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is Dunsden Green in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Dunsden Green and the rest of Reading, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What a roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Local roofs in Dunsden Green
The wider area around Dunsden Green has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 3.9 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces such as Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever you are in Dunsden Green, we can come and survey your property. Dunsden Green is one of the places in Reading where we work.
Every address in RG4 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Dunsden Green: Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Dunsden Green
We work in homes and buildings around Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and The Flowing Spring pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Dunsden Green is Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dunsden Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Dunsden Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Dunsden Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.