West Berkshire · London and the South East
Enborne Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Enborne, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for loft access on the day
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Enborne
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Enborne 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 is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Enborne (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Enborne?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
For landlords with property near Newbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Enborne needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Enborne
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Benham Park about 1.2 miles north, Enborne sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Enborne is about 2 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Enborne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Enborne is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Crockham Heath (1 mile south), Skinners Green (1 mile east), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Wash Common (2 miles south-east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Around Enborne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hamstead Marshall Park, Craven Arms and Park House School. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.3 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pilot Hill and Rack Marsh.
Towns and villages near Enborne
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FAQs for Enborne
Is my home in Enborne listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Enborne?
Yes, Enborne is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
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 works alongside a home survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.