West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in RG14
Own or manage a property in RG14? Our roof surveyors cover Newbury, Speenhamland and Shaw and the rest of the district, for homes, flats and commercial roofs.
Towns and villages in RG14
- Newbury
- Speenhamland
- Shaw
- Wash Common
- Benham Hill
- Bagnor
- Donnington
- Speen
- Skinners Green
- Greenham
- Sandleford
- Winterbourne
What we do in RG14
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
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Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll confirm the price: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in West Berkshire
Every town in West Berkshire
Every area we cover
Roof survey in RG14: how it works
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn or blocked valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall.
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What’s near Newbury
Around Newbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Nicolas Church, Victoria Park and St Bartholomew's School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Diamond Tap (less than half a mile north-east), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (within half a mile south) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Newbury itself: Newbury station. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Newbury includes Audrey's Meadow.
Roof surveys across RG14: local notes
Homes across RG14 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
Across London and South East England, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles. That variety shapes every survey in RG14.
Newbury: Living close to Victoria Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shaw House lies about 1 mile north, so building around Newbury goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Common roof problems in RG14
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Prices for roof surveys in RG14
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in RG14 book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from RG14
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you work in RG14?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, RG14 included.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.