Reading · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sonning
Roof surveys in Sonning and the rest of Reading. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Sonning
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Sonning, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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 frequently need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Sonning (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Sonning needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Sonning
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Prices for roof surveys in Sonning
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Sonning
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Sonning homes and their roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Oracle, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Anyone responsible for a site like Sonning Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Roofs in Sonning get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Reading. Sonning is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG4. You’ll find streets like High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, and we cover them all. With the B478 and B4446 close by, Sonning is simple for us to get to. We also cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Sonning
In Sonning, that means homes and buildings near Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Bull Inn and Waingels College and the streets around them. The closest station to Sonning is Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
When to book a survey in Sonning
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Sonning: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Twyford 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 email us with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Sonning?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sonning
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.