West Berkshire · London and the South East
Great Lea Common Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Great Lea Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof survey in Great Lea Common: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Great Lea Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Great Lea Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Lea Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Great Lea Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you let a flat or house near Reading Green Park station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Great Lea Common can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Great Lea Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Great Lea Common: Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Great Lea Common
We work in homes and buildings around Geoffrey Field Junior School, Ryeish Green School and Pearman's Copse and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Great Lea Common, 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 pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we’re asked to look at in Great Lea Common
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Living close to Pearman's Copse is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
FAQs for Great Lea Common
Is my home in Great Lea Common listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading Green Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Great Lea Common for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Great Lea Common included.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.