Wokingham · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hungerford, Wokingham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hungerford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Around Hungerford, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed blocked or leaking gutters and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hungerford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Hungerford homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For any home in Hungerford, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We visit Hungerford as part of our work across Wokingham, for homes and businesses alike. Across Wokingham, we cover Hungerford and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hungerford: Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Hungerford
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Public House, among other places. The closest station to Hungerford is Twyford station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Not far away are Lavells Lake and South Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hungerford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Hungerford questions
Is my home in Hungerford 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’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hungerford?
Yes, Hungerford is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Common roof problems in Hungerford
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you let a flat or house near Twyford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Hungerford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 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.