Wokingham · London and the South East
Sindlesham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Sindlesham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Sindlesham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roof survey in Sindlesham
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Sindlesham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Sindlesham (RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sindlesham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report with your property records
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails frequently corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sindlesham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sindlesham and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Sindlesham homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Trees in and around Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Winnersh station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Wherever you are in Sindlesham, we can come and survey your property. Sindlesham is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work.
We survey roofs across RG41 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
What’s near Sindlesham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Walters Arms, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and The Forest School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winnersh station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (under half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
Common roof problems in Sindlesham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. 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, particularly near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you live in an older home near Church of St Catherine, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
Common questions in Sindlesham
I let a flat near Winnersh station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Sindlesham 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.