West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ball Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ball Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
Useful tips for Ball Hill property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ball Hill
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We’re often 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, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Ball Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Outbuildings and barns around Ball Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Ball Hill
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Ball Hill
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 1.5 miles south lies Stargroves, a reminder of how long the area around Ball Hill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Ball Hill as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ball Hill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG20 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane. We also cover Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Ball Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hamstead Marshall Park. The closest station to Ball Hill is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Ball Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ball Hill?
Yes, Ball Hill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ball Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ball Hill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Ball Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is 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 loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
What we’re asked to look at in Ball Hill
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the loft space
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos