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Pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown Common, West Berkshire
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown Common? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Newtown Common: your questions answered
Is Newtown Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Newtown Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Newtown Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Newtown Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. 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.
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. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown Common
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Newtown Common, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Newtown Common
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. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Historic houses such as Highclere Castle, about 3.1 miles south-west, show how far back building around Newtown Common goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Newtown Common
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Newtown Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Newtown Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Newtown Common include Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Newtown Common
In Newtown Common, that means homes and buildings near Park House School and Sandleford Priory. The closest station to Newtown Common is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Newtown Common
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Newtown Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes