Reading · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Green Park
Roof surveys around Green Park, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Green Park
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Green Park may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Green Park (RG2, RG30, RG7)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Green Park
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Green Park
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Green Park
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Anyone responsible for a site like Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Green Park can all book roof surveys. Green Park is one of the towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Roof surveys in RG2, RG30 and RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Green Park include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
What’s near Green Park
Around Green Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Madejski Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Green Park needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Green Park: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading Green Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Green Park 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.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you cover Green Park?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Green Park.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.