West Berkshire · London and the South East
Englefield Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Englefield, with photographs and a written report.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Why act early in Englefield
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older cottages and farmhouses around Englefield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Roof survey in Englefield: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all 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 it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Englefield are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Englefield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Englefield
More services for Englefield
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Englefield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Englefield
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Theale station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Englefield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Englefield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Englefield
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Englefield goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Theale station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Englefield C.E. Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Englefield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Englefield and the places around it.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Englefield, we cover Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Englefield
Around Englefield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Thatchers Arms, Theale Green Community School and Theale Green Community School. Englefield’s nearest station is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Englefield property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Signs you need a roof survey in Englefield
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.