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Pre-purchase roof survey in Crockham Heath, West Berkshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crockham Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crockham Heath: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re 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. Common reasons to book are old water stains in the roof space and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and natural slate.
For a small place like Crockham Heath, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report works through the roof section by section, 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
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What affects the price in Crockham Heath
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Crockham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Crockham Heath, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Nearby places to Crockham Heath
What else we do in Crockham Heath
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Crockham Heath
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 1.8 miles north lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Heath has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Crockham Heath, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Crockham Heath. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Lane and Church Close. We also cover the places around Crockham Heath: Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Near you in Crockham Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Park House School, Hamstead Marshall Park and Craven Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Crockham Heath
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Michael, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
Crockham Heath: your questions answered
Is my home in Crockham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Crockham Heath?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Useful tips for Crockham Heath property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
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, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.