Wokingham · London and the South East
Roof survey in Newtown, Wokingham
We carry out roof surveys in Newtown and the rest of Wokingham. We survey on any day of the week.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newtown
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Newtown drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Prices for roof surveys in Newtown
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Newtown
How do I find out if my home in Newtown is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Newtown within the area you cover?
Yes, Newtown is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Towns and villages near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Newtown often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Newtown, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Newtown: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places like The Oracle, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John and St Stephen, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you live near a park such as Eldon Square, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newtown and nearby. Newtown is one of the places in Wokingham where we work.
Every address in RG1, RG6 and RG4 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
Around Newtown
Around Newtown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub, among other places. Nearby too are Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). The closest station to Newtown is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.