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Roof Survey in Lower Earley
Roof surveys in Lower Earley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Local roofs in Lower Earley
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Radstock Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Trinity Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Lower Earley and the rest of Wokingham. Across Wokingham, we cover Lower Earley and the places around it.
We work across the RG6 and RG41 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Local landmarks in Lower Earley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub. Nearby too are Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Earley station, roughly 1 mile north. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
How a roof survey works in Lower Earley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Lower Earley drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Being in a smaller place like Lower Earley doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Why act early in Lower Earley
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. On a bungalow or cottage around Lower Earley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Earley
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Earley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Common roof problems in Lower Earley
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Towns and villages near Lower Earley
What else we do in Lower Earley
Common questions in Lower Earley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Earley station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lower Earley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.