West Berkshire · London and the South East
Sandleford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Sandleford, with photos and a written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandleford: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Sandleford and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on gutters and downpipes, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Sandleford, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Sandleford (RG19, RG20, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Sandleford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sandleford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sandleford and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Questions from Sandleford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandleford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Sandleford within the area you cover?
Yes. Sandleford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandleford
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on any day of the week, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Sandleford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sandleford
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Nearby places to Sandleford
More services for Sandleford
Buying a home or a new roof in Sandleford
About 2.4 miles north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Sandleford has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St Gabriel's School, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sandleford is about 1 mile south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Sandleford and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG19, RG20 and RG14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Priory Place, Laurel Gardens and Sandleford Lodge Park. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Greenham (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile south-west), Wash Common (1 mile west), Burghclere Common (1 mile south) and Newbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Sandleford
We work in homes and buildings around Sandleford Priory, St Bartholomew's School and Park House School and the streets around them. Sandleford’s nearest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (3 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.