West Berkshire · London and the South East
Chaddleworth Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Chaddleworth from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Chaddleworth?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Chaddleworth
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run 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. Common reasons to book are gutters choked with leaves and moss and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Chaddleworth may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chaddleworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Chaddleworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Chaddleworth: your questions answered
Is Chaddleworth in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Chaddleworth is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Chaddleworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your timetable
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Also near Chaddleworth
What else we do in Chaddleworth
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Buying a home or a new roof in Chaddleworth
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
In and around Chaddleworth, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Chaddleworth is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chaddleworth and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Chaddleworth and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Main Street, Upper End and Tower Hill and the roads around them. If you are just outside Chaddleworth, we cover Great Shefford (2 miles south-west), East Shefford (2 miles south-west), Weston (2 miles south-west), East Garston (3 miles west) and Easton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Chaddleworth
The countryside around Chaddleworth includes Sole Common Pond.
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Outbuildings and barns around Chaddleworth are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.