Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little Heath, Oxfordshire
Independent roof surveys in Little Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Little Heath: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a smaller place like Little Heath, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Little Heath (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Heath questions
Is Little Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Little Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tilehurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Places near Little Heath
More services for Little Heath
When to book a survey in Little Heath
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. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you own a rental within reach of Tilehurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Little Heath
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Heath
Mapledurham House, about 2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Heath. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Catherine of Siena, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broad Street Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Little Heath is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Little Heath and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Little Heath and the places around it.
All of RG31 and RG30 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on City Road, Kiln Lane and Back Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tilehurst (1 mile east), Sulham (1 mile north-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile east), Calcot (1 mile south) and Norcot (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Around Little Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox and Hounds pub, Calcot Park and Little Heath School, among other places. The closest station to Little Heath is Tilehurst station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Heath
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Around Little Heath, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Little Heath
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Little Heath is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.