West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Riseley
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Riseley and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
About our roof survey in Riseley
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a small place like Riseley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Riseley (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a roof survey looks like in Riseley
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Riseley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Mortimer station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Riseley is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in West Berkshire. Riseley is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Riseley and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG7. We cover properties on Chapel Lane, Norton Road and Odiham Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Swallowfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile south), Heckfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles north-west) and Bramshill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles north-west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (5 miles north-west) and Theale (7 miles north-west).
Around Riseley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull at Riseley pub and Wellington Country Park. Riseley’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
What we are asked to look at in Riseley
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you live near a park like Wellington Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Riseley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mortimer station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Riseley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Riseley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Riseley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.