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Roof survey in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Shurlock Row, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Shurlock Row
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar along the ridge and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Shurlock Row are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shurlock Row
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof surveys around Shurlock Row
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Shurlock Row is about 3 miles from White Waltham Airfield. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Twyford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Surveys in Shurlock Row work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Shurlock Row is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shurlock Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are South Lake and Weycock Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shurlock Row
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why it is worth a survey now in Shurlock Row
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Shurlock Row, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Shurlock Row
More services for Shurlock Row
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Shurlock Row: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shurlock Row 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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Twyford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you cover Shurlock Row for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Shurlock Row and the rest of Wokingham. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Shurlock Row, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.