West Berkshire · London and the South East
Little Hungerford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Little Hungerford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re 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, with photos of anything that needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Little Hungerford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Little Hungerford
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. Common reasons to book are gutters choked with leaves and moss and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Little Hungerford, homes are often 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Little Hungerford
Other services in Little Hungerford
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Little Hungerford
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 4.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Little Hungerford goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Little Hungerford, we can survey the roof. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Little Hungerford. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Little Hungerford include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Around Little Hungerford
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Little Hungerford’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Snelsmore Common.
What we are asked to look at in Little Hungerford
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Hungerford
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Little Hungerford needs a little journey planning: tell us 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.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from Little Hungerford
Is Little Hungerford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Hungerford?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Little Hungerford is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
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.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.