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Roof Survey in Plastow Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Plastow Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Plastow Green
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Older buildings in small places like Plastow Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Plastow Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Plastow Green questions
Is my home in Plastow Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Plastow Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Plastow Green?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Plastow Green
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in Plastow Green
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
What a roof survey looks like in Plastow Green
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Cheam School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Plastow Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG19. We also cover the places around Plastow Green: Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Plastow Green
For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plastow Green include Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.