West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Farley Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Farley Hill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Farley Hill
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Farley Hill, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Farley Hill: local notes
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Farley Hill goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Farley Hill Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Eligius, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. If you are in Farley Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Farley Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG7 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Church Road and Jouldings Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Farley Hill include Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Farley Hill
In Farley Hill, that means homes and buildings near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for roof surveys in Farley Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Farley Hill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Farley Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Farley Hill?
Yes, Farley Hill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Wokingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Farley Hill
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.