West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brightwalton Green, West Berkshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Brightwalton Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Brightwalton Green homes and businesses
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brightwalton Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brightwalton Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Brightwalton Green and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Brightwalton Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Brightwalton Green (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Brightwalton Green
Is Brightwalton Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Brightwalton Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Brightwalton Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Brightwalton Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For any home in Brightwalton Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Brightwalton Green is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. In Brightwalton Green, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Berkshire, we cover Brightwalton Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Holt Lane and Honesty Bottom. We also cover the places around Brightwalton Green: Brightwalton (1 mile north), Catmore (2 miles north-east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
Around Brightwalton Green
Open spaces near Brightwalton Green include Sole Common Pond.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brightwalton Green
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When to book a survey in Brightwalton Green
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you will get the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
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The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Brightwalton Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level 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 we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.