West Berkshire · London and the South East
Colthrop Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Colthrop from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Questions from Colthrop
Do you cover smaller places like Colthrop?
Yes. Colthrop is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Colthrop is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Colthrop
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. If you’re worried about flashings that have lifted or split and a ridge or slope that dips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Colthrop makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their 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.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Colthrop can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Colthrop?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Colthrop
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Shaw House about 3.5 miles west, Colthrop sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colthrop and nearby. Colthrop is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG19 and RG18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Colthrop, we cover Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Colthrop
In Colthrop, that means homes and buildings near The Swan pub and Kennet School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colthrop
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why act early in Colthrop
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Outbuildings and barns around Colthrop are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.