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Roof Survey in Three Mile Cross
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Three Mile Cross, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Three Mile Cross
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and lead flashings, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Three Mile Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Three Mile Cross: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading Green Park station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Three Mile Cross listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Three Mile Cross
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Three Mile Cross
Also in Three Mile Cross
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Local roofs in Three Mile Cross
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Three Mile Cross goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near Reading Green Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park such as Pearman's Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Three Mile Cross, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
What’s near Three Mile Cross
Around Three Mile Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Farriers Arms, Pearman's Copse and Ryeish Green School, among other places. The closest station to Three Mile Cross is Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Three Mile Cross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.