West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hungerford, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hungerford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Hungerford, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hungerford
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We’re often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and standing water on a flat extension roof, on lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and the roof space.
Houses in smaller places like Hungerford can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hungerford
What else we do in Hungerford
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Useful tips for Hungerford property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Hungerford homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Hungerford station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Hungerford is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A4 and A338 close by, Hungerford is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Hungerford, we cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Local landmarks in Hungerford
In Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hungerford itself: Hungerford station. For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
FAQs for Hungerford
Do you cover Hungerford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hungerford is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Hungerford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.