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Pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown, Wokingham
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newtown: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Houses in smaller places like Newtown can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Newtown
Is Newtown in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Newtown as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How soon is the report ready?
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 timetable as you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Also near Newtown
Also in Newtown
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Newtown, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Newtown, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Useful tips for Newtown property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Newtown: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Mapledurham House, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newtown. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For landlords with property near Reading station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St John and St Stephen, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. In Newtown, as across Wokingham, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Wokingham coverage includes Newtown and the places around it.
We cover every part of RG1, RG6 and RG4 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Newtown
In Newtown, that means homes and buildings near University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub, among other places. Also close by are Bulmershe College (less than half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Newtown
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. With lower homes, common in places like Newtown, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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