West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ufton Nervet, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ufton Nervet, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ufton Nervet
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and blocked or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Ufton Nervet, 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. 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Ufton Nervet (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ufton Nervet
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Ufton Nervet questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ufton Nervet?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ufton Nervet?
Yes, Ufton Nervet is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ufton Nervet
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ufton Nervet
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Ufton Nervet, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Ufton Nervet
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Aldermaston station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Ufton Nervet is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ufton Nervet can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Green Lane, Camp Road and Island Farm Road. We also cover the places around Ufton Nervet: Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile north-east), Ufton Green (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north), Sulhamstead (1 mile north) and Burghfield Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Near you in Ufton Nervet
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Ufton Nervet’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (4.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.