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Pre-purchase roof survey in Easton, West Berkshire
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Easton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Easton: local notes
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Benham Park lies about 3.1 miles south-east, so building around Easton goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Gregory, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Easton is about 5 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Easton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Easton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Easton: Wickham (1 mile west), Weston (2 miles north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-west), Halfway (2 miles south) and Clapton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-east), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Easton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell pub, among other places. The closest station to Easton is Kintbury station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Easton include Sole Common Pond.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Easton
Buyers in Easton and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, 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 hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or leaking gutters and a ridge or slope that dips.
Some older homes in villages like Easton are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Easton (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Easton
What else we do in Easton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Easton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Easton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- 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 is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Easton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Easton: your questions answered
Is Easton in the area you cover?
Yes, Easton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Easton 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
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, so we cannot promise any saving.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.