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Norcot Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Norcot and across Reading.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Norcot
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. 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: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We are often asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and torn or sagging underlay, on the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Norcot, 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. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Norcot (RG30, RG31)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Norcot homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Meadow Park Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Tilehurst Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Norcot is one of many places we visit across Reading, for homes and businesses alike. Across Reading, we cover Norcot and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the RG30 and RG31 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Norcot is one of the larger places we cover in Reading.
Around Norcot
In Norcot, that means homes and buildings near The Butchers Arms, Prospect School and Round Copse and the streets around them. The closest station to Norcot is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Norcot
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Norcot
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Norcot, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Norcot
Can a landlord with a rental near Tilehurst station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Norcot within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Norcot?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Norcot
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Arranging work in a smaller place like Norcot is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof survey in Norcot
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For businesses in and around places like Broad Street Mall, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives