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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Speenhamland
A careful look at the roof at your property in Speenhamland, with photos and a written report.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Speenhamland is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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About our pre-purchase roof survey in Speenhamland
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Speenhamland, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Speenhamland
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Shaw House, about 0.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speenhamland. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Speenhamland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Speenhamland is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG14 and RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4, Speenhamland is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Speenhamland has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Speenhamland
Around Speenhamland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The High Horse pub, Trinity School and Trinity School and the streets around them. The closest station to Speenhamland is Newbury station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (under half a mile south). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Speenhamland?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Nicolas Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Landlords, agents and block managers in Speenhamland
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Speenhamland
Do you cover smaller places like Speenhamland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Speenhamland?
Yes, Speenhamland is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Request records of any re-roofing
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Homes in smaller places like Speenhamland can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Speenhamland
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos