Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ashampstead Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ashampstead.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Ashampstead, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ashampstead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ashampstead
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We are frequently asked to look into bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Ashampstead, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ashampstead
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
The streets around a church like Church of St Clement are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
Ashampstead homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Basildon Park, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashampstead. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Ashampstead work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Ashampstead. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Around Ashampstead
The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Ashampstead: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ashampstead?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Ashampstead?
Yes, Ashampstead is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Towns and villages near Ashampstead
Also in Ashampstead
Why get it checked now?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashampstead can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.