Wokingham · London and the South East
Warren Row Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Warren Row, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Prices for roof surveys in Warren Row
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Warren Row, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Warren Row
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Warren Row, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Warren Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Warren Row, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Warren Row: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warren Row?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Warren Row?
Yes, Warren Row is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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 go up on the roof?
Only where it is 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older cottages and farmhouses around Warren Row can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Warren Row
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
When to book a survey in Warren Row
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Shiplake station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Warren Row and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Warren Row homes and their roofs
White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles from Warren Row. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
With Harleyford Manor about 2.4 miles north, the area around Warren Row has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live in an older home near St Paul's Mission Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Warren Row is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Warren Row can all book roof surveys. Across Wokingham, we cover Warren Row and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Hodgedale Lane, Pudding Hill and Warren Row Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Knowl Hill (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east) and Frogmill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (6 miles south-west), Earley (8 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Warren Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near Javatri pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shiplake station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Warren Row include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.