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Roof Survey in Swallowfield
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Swallowfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Swallowfield
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Typical surveys look at blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Swallowfield, 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Swallowfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Swallowfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File the report with your home documents
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swallowfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Swallowfield. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Swallowfield, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Why act early in Swallowfield
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older and listed buildings around Swallowfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a roof survey looks like in Swallowfield
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Swallowfield has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 2.6 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lambs Lane Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you live near a park such as Swallowfield Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Swallowfield is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Swallowfield and the places around it.
All of RG7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Swallowfield: Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Swallowfield
We work in homes and buildings around Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to Swallowfield is Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). For a walk, there is The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.