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Roof Survey in Littlestead Green
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littlestead Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Littlestead Green
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Littlestead Green, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Littlestead Green (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Littlestead Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Littlestead Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we are asked to look at in Littlestead Green
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 many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you look after a building like St Martin's Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Places near Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 3.9 miles west, show how far back building around Littlestead Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littlestead Green and the surrounding area. Littlestead Green is one of the places in Reading where we work.
Roof surveys in RG4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Row Lane and Foxhill Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Littlestead Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Littlestead Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Littlestead Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is my home in Littlestead Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is Littlestead Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Littlestead Green and the rest of Reading. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not 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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.