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Roof survey in Twyford, Wokingham
Roof surveys in Twyford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
When to book a survey in Twyford
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Trees in and around Loddon Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
About our roof survey in Twyford
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Twyford drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Twyford (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Twyford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Twyford: your questions answered
Will you come out to Twyford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Towns and villages near Twyford
Other services in Twyford
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Twyford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
Local roofs in Twyford
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Polehampton Church of England Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We survey roofs in Twyford and the rest of Wokingham. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham.
Roof surveys in RG10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Station Road, High Street and London Road. If you are just outside Twyford, we cover Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Near you in Twyford
We work in homes and buildings around Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Twyford itself: Twyford station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Alder Moors.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.