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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Marsh Benham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Marsh Benham.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Marsh Benham: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate alike.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Benham are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Marsh Benham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
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What we are asked to look at in Marsh Benham
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Marsh Benham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Marsh Benham
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Outbuildings and barns around Marsh Benham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Marsh Benham
Is Marsh Benham within the area you cover?
Yes. Marsh Benham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Marsh Benham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
What affects the price in Marsh Benham
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Marsh Benham: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 0.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Marsh Benham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Marsh Benham is about 3 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Marsh Benham is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Marsh Benham is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Marsh Benham: Stockcross (1 mile north-east), Bagnor (2 miles east), Speen (2 miles east), Wickham Heath (2 miles north) and Donnington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Marsh Benham
Around Marsh Benham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hamstead Marshall Park, St Bartholomew's School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.6 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.