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Pre-purchase roof survey in Midgham Green, West Berkshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Midgham Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Midgham Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Midgham Green, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Midgham Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Midgham Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Midgham Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Buying a home or a new roof in Midgham Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For landlords with property near Midgham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Matthew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Midgham Green is about 3 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Midgham Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Midgham Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on New Road Hill and Carbinswood Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Upper Woolhampton (1 mile east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Beenham (2 miles east), Beenham Stocks (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Midgham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Falmouth Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
Questions from Midgham Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Midgham Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Midgham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Midgham Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a 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 doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space