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Roof Survey in Kidmore End
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Kidmore End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
How a roof survey works in Kidmore End
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Older buildings in small places like Kidmore End 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Kidmore End (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Kidmore End
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. For older village homes like those around Kidmore End, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Kidmore End property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Kidmore End questions
How do I find out if my home in Kidmore End is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Tilehurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a roof survey in Kidmore End?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For businesses in and around places like Broad Street Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Kidmore End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a roof survey looks like in Kidmore End
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.3 miles south-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Kidmore End has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kidmore End can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Kidmore End is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Every address in RG4 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Kidmore End, we cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kidmore End
In Kidmore End, that means homes and buildings near Pack Horse Public House, The Warwick School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. The closest station to Kidmore End is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.