West Berkshire · London and the South East
Aldermaston Wharf Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Aldermaston Wharf. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldermaston Wharf
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed chimney mortar that has eroded and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Aldermaston Wharf are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Aldermaston Wharf
Is Aldermaston Wharf within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldermaston Wharf is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Aldermaston Wharf in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Aldermaston Wharf is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Aldermaston Wharf can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What else we do in Aldermaston Wharf
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldermaston Wharf
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the price in Aldermaston Wharf
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Aldermaston Wharf
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Aldermaston station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Aldermaston Wharf is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Aldermaston Wharf, we cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Aldermaston Wharf
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Butt Inn and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Aldermaston Wharf itself: Aldermaston station. A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston Wharf include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.