West Berkshire · London and the South East
Mortimer West End Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Mortimer West End, with photographs and a written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mortimer West End
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at gutters choked with leaves and moss and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Mortimer West End makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
What we’re asked to look at in Mortimer West End
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St.Saviours, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Mortimer West End
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Older cottages and farmhouses around Mortimer West End can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Mortimer West End, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Mortimer West End
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Mortimer West End questions
Is my home in Mortimer West End listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mortimer West End?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Mortimer West End is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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 that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Mortimer West End: local notes
The wider area around Mortimer West End has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We visit Mortimer West End as part of our work across West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Mortimer West End include Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Mortimer West End
Around Mortimer West End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Red Lion Public House and The Willink School. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Mortimer West End includes Hosehill Lake.