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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kintbury, West Berkshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Kintbury? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Kintbury and across West Berkshire.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Kintbury
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed old water stains in the roof space and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Kintbury, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Kintbury
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building around Kintbury goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Kintbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Kintbury and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove. We also cover the places around Kintbury: Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Around Kintbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prince of Wales pub. There’s a railway station in Kintbury itself: Kintbury station. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Towns and villages near Kintbury
What else we do in Kintbury
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Kintbury
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Kintbury can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What affects the price in Kintbury
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
FAQs for Kintbury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kintbury?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Kintbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.