West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Shefford Woodlands
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Shefford Woodlands, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Shefford Woodlands
We survey roofs for buyers in Shefford Woodlands and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shefford Woodlands, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. 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. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Shefford Woodlands
Is my home in Shefford Woodlands listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 Shefford Woodlands in the area you cover?
Yes, Shefford Woodlands is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS 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 that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
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The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Shefford Woodlands, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shefford Woodlands
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shefford Woodlands
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Shefford Woodlands
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Hungerford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of St Stephen are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Shefford Woodlands, we can come and survey your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Shefford Woodlands and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Shefford Woodlands include East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shefford Woodlands
The closest station to Shefford Woodlands is Hungerford station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.