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Pre-purchase roof survey in Eddington, West Berkshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Eddington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Eddington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Eddington: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. 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. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and a ridge or slope that dips, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
For a small place like Eddington, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eddington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Eddington. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Eddington
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Eddington?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Hungerford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
Nearby places to Eddington
Also in Eddington
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Eddington
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Hungerford Methodist Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Eddington, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG17 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court, and we cover them all. Other places close to Eddington include Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. The countryside around Eddington includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Eddington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eddington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Eddington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Eddington?
Yes. Eddington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eddington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Share the report with your solicitor
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
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.