West Berkshire · London and the South East
Beansheaf Farm Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Beansheaf Farm, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Beansheaf Farm
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That is when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney mortar that has eroded, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Beansheaf Farm, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Beansheaf Farm
Do you carry out roof surveys in Beansheaf Farm?
Yes, Beansheaf Farm is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Beansheaf Farm within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Beansheaf Farm, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Beansheaf Farm
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Beansheaf Farm: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Mapledurham House, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Beansheaf Farm. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Beansheaf Farm, the roof can be surveyed. Beansheaf Farm is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We survey roofs across RG31 and RG30 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Beansheaf Farm
Typical jobs here are in homes near Little Heath School, Murdochs pub and Calcot Park, among other places. The closest station to Beansheaf Farm is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Beansheaf Farm include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Beansheaf Farm
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a survey in Beansheaf Farm, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we’re asked to look at in Beansheaf Farm
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you let a flat or house near Theale station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you