West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Skinners Green, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Skinners Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Skinners Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s 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.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Skinners Green: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Skinners Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why it is worth a survey now in Skinners Green
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Skinners Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Skinners Green
How do I find out if my home in Skinners Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Skinners Green?
Yes. Skinners Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
When to book a survey in Skinners Green
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Skinners Green
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Michael, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Benham Park, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Skinners Green. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Skinners Green can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Skinners Green. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG14 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Skinners Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Park House School, St Bartholomew's School and The Gun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.