Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof survey in Knowl Hill, Wokingham
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Knowl Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Knowl Hill: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Knowl Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Knowl Hill (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Knowl Hill homes and their roofs
With Harleyford Manor about 3 miles north, Knowl Hill sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Wargrave station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Roofs in Knowl Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. Knowl Hill is one of the places in Wokingham where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG10 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Knowl Hill
Around Knowl Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables and the streets around them. Knowl Hill’s nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Nearby places to Knowl Hill
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knowl Hill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
FAQs for Knowl Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wargrave station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is drone flying allowed in Knowl Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Knowl Hill is about 2 miles from White Waltham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Signs you need a roof survey in Knowl Hill
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Common reasons to book include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take an older house close to Saint Peter: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Outbuildings and barns around Knowl Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Knowl Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.