West Berkshire · London and the South East
Three Ashes Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Three Ashes, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Three Ashes
Buyers in Three Ashes and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, 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 hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’re frequently asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across the roof space, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Three Ashes, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Three Ashes (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Three Ashes
Will you come out to Three Ashes?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Three Ashes in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with 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.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Three Ashes?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Local roofs and buyers in Three Ashes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 2.8 miles south lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Three Ashes has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Three Ashes is about 3 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Three Ashes, we can come and survey your property. Across West Berkshire, we cover Three Ashes and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Bramley (1 mile south-east), Mortimer West End (2 miles north), West End Green (2 miles east), Mortimer (2 miles north) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Three Ashes
Three Ashes’s nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. 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. Around Three Ashes, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Three Ashes
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Three Ashes, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Three Ashes
Also in Three Ashes
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Three Ashes?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t 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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely