Service Area · Berkshire · RG1–RG6, RG30–RG31

Roofers in Reading —
town, suburbs
and everything between.

From the Victorian terraces of Caversham and East Reading to the interwar semis of Tilehurst and Woodley, we've been keeping Reading roofs watertight since 2017 — with fixed prices and a written 15-year workmanship guarantee.

Free survey, fixed written quote — no obligation.

Established 2017
1,500+ Jobs Completed
15-Yr Workmanship Guarantee
£1M Public Liability Insurance
Checkatrade 9.78/10
Local & On the Ground

Roofers who know
Reading street by street.

Reading is the largest town we cover, and its housing stock is genuinely varied — Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Caversham, East Reading and Katesgrove, interwar semis in Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley, post-war estates in Whitley and Southcote, and a growing number of modern developments in Kennet Island and Green Park.

For urgent Reading work across RG1–RG6 and RG30–RG31 we aim to attend the same working day, generally within the hour. We're comfortable working on every property type Reading has — and we quote each on its own merits rather than applying a generic price.

Postcodes covered

RG1–RG6, RG30–RG31, plus surrounding villages.

Response time

typically within an hour of an urgent call.

Property types

Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate Caversham, East Reading and around Whitley; interwar semis are the norm in Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley; post-war stock covers Whitley and Southcote; and modern flat-roofed apartments and mews houses have appeared in Kennet Island, Green Park and along the Kennet. Each era carries its own roofing profile, from natural slate on terraces to concrete interlocking tile on interwar and later, to EPDM and single-ply on modern flats.

Why homeowners in Reading choose us

Concrete reasons.
No marketing fluff.

Every point below is something you can verify — call us, check Checkatrade, or ask for references from recent Reading jobs at the survey.

Local since 2017

Family-run and based on your side of Berkshire. Not a call-centre lead broker sending in a subcontractor from another county.

1,500+ jobs completed

Across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Cotswolds — with a steady stream of them in and around Reading.

Response typically within an hour of an urgent call

For urgent leaks and storm damage in RG1–RG6, RG30–RG31 we aim to attend the same working day, with make-safe on the first visit.

15-year workmanship guarantee

Written, on every re-roof and structural job. 10 years on flat roof systems. Repairs covered by a written workmanship warranty appropriate to the scope.

£1M public liability insurance

Full liability cover on every job — certificates available before we start.

Checkatrade 9.78/10

Verified reviews from real customers across our patch — not testimonials we chose ourselves.

Common Issues in Reading

The problems we see most
on Reading roofs.

Every location has its own failure profile — driven by property type, climate exposure and building age. Here's what we regularly deal with in and around Reading.

Valley gutter failure on terraces

Caversham and East Reading terraces share long, narrow valley gutters. When these split or block, damp shows up inside — sealant won't fix it, but a properly-detailed lead or GRP renewal will.

Perished felt on interwar semis

Bitumen underfelt on Tilehurst and Woodley roofs is now well past its life. Once it tears, wind-driven rain reaches the loft. A re-roof with breathable membrane is the permanent fix.

Chimney stack decay in older streets

Many Reading chimneys around East Reading, Katesgrove and Newtown haven't been repointed in decades. Once pointing goes, water tracks the flue and shows as bedroom damp.

Blocked gutters near mature trees

Reading's older streets are heavily planted. Blocked gutters back water up under the fascia. Regular clearing plus leaf guards is much cheaper than repairing the resulting damage.

In Detail

How we work
in Reading.

Terraced access in central Reading

Terraced streets in Katesgrove, East Reading and Newtown leave little room for a skip or a scaffold outrigger. We plan access at the survey stage — permits arranged with Reading Borough Council where needed, skip drops timed around resident parking, and scaffolds sitting tight against the property line.

For terraced work we speak to immediate neighbours before start day so nobody is caught off guard. It costs nothing and stops almost every complaint before it starts.

Suburban re-roofs in Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley

The interwar and post-war estates that ring Reading are our bread-and-butter for full re-roofs — original felt has usually failed, the tiles themselves may still be sound and reusable, and the eaves detail rarely meets modern standards. We survey honestly: if renewal is only needed to one slope, we quote for that; if the whole roof needs stripping, we tell you why in writing.

Our Process

Five steps. No day rates.
No surprises.

01

Call or enquire

Tell us the postcode, property type and what you've noticed. If it's urgent we prioritise the visit and, where safe, talk you through a temporary hold until we arrive.

02

Same-day survey

A working roofer — not a salesman — attends, inspects at height where needed and photographs the defect. You get an honest opinion on whether it's a repair, a section renewal or a full re-roof.

03

Fixed-price quote

Written quote by email, itemised by task and material. No day rates, no vague allowances. What you agree is what you pay unless you approve a change in writing.

04

Scheduled works

We book a start date that suits you, protect the property with sheeting and skips positioned correctly, and turn up when we said we would. Waste is removed daily, not left on the drive.

05

Sign-off & guarantee

Final walk-round with photos of the finished work, invoice, and your written 15-year workmanship guarantee (10 years on flat roof systems). We're on the phone if you ever need us again.

FAQ

What Reading homeowners
ask us most.

Something not covered? Call 07522 468971 and we'll answer it directly.

Do you cover the whole of Reading?+

Yes. We cover RG1 through RG6 and RG30–RG31 — including central Reading, Caversham, East Reading, Katesgrove, Tilehurst, Southcote, Whitley, Earley, Woodley and the surrounding villages.

How quickly can you reach Reading for an emergency?+

For urgent Reading jobs we aim to have a roofer with you the same working day, generally within an hour of your call. Temporary weatherproofing is usually completed on the first visit.

How much does a roof repair cost in Reading?+

Most one-off Reading repairs sit in the £180–£650 range once scaffold or access is factored in. Full re-roofs on a standard three-bed Reading semi typically start around £6,500 depending on material and access.

Do you offer emergency roofing call-outs in Reading?+

Yes. For storm damage, active leaks and make-safe work in Reading, call us on the number above and we aim to get a surveyor to you the same working day. Where the property needs to be made watertight quickly, we can usually complete a temporary weatherproofing repair on the first visit and then schedule a permanent fix at your convenience.

Are you insured for work on Reading properties?+

We carry £1 million Public Liability insurance, which covers every job we take on in Reading, from a single slipped tile to a full re-roof. Certificates are available on request before any work starts.

Do you guarantee your roofing work in Reading?+

Every re-roof and structural roofing job we complete in Reading comes with a 15-year workmanship guarantee in writing. Flat roof systems carry a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Repairs are covered by a written workmanship warranty appropriate to the scope of the job.

Can we see reviews from customers near Reading?+

Yes. Our verified reviews sit on Checkatrade, where we currently hold a 9.78 out of 10 rating from customers across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Cotswolds. We can also point you to recent jobs completed in and around Reading at the survey stage if you'd like local references.

Do you charge to quote in Reading?+

Quotes for homeowners in Reading are free. The only exception is a pre-purchase roof survey for buyers — that is a fixed £100 fee, which is fully refunded against the job if you decide to proceed with any remedial work through us.

Ready to sort it?

Same-day surveys in Reading.
Fixed-price quotes in writing.

Family-run, fully insured, and backed with a written 15-year workmanship guarantee. Every quote is fixed price — no day rates, no drift. Call us or send a few details and we'll be in touch today.

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