West Berkshire · London and the South East
Kingsclere Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kingsclere from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Useful tips for Kingsclere property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Every so frequently, 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 Kingsclere
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and chimney mortar that has eroded.
In a smaller place like Kingsclere, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Why act early in Kingsclere
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a smaller place like Kingsclere, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to Kingsclere is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Kingsclere homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We visit Kingsclere as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Kingsclere is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as King John Road, George Street and Garden Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Kingsclere, we cover Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kingsclere
We work in homes and buildings around George And Horne Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill.
Questions from Kingsclere
Is my home in Kingsclere listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingsclere?
Yes, Kingsclere is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Kingsclere?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Kingsclere, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.