Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hurst
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Hurst
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Twyford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces like Loddon Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Hurst and the rest of Wokingham. Hurst is one of the places in Wokingham we cover.
Roof surveys in RG10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane. Other places close to Hurst include Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Near you in Hurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Waingels College, The Green Man pub and Loddon Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Hurst is Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurst
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Hurst, 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hurst (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hurst
What else we do in Hurst
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Hurst, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Hurst
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like St Nicholas Church of England Primary will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Hurst questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Hurst?
Yes, Hurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hurst?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.