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Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Green, West Berkshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Upper Green and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Green
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. 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. If you’re worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and blocked or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Upper Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why act early in Upper Green
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a small place like Upper Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Green
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common questions in Upper Green
Is Upper Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upper Green as anywhere else.
Is my home in Upper Green listed or in a conservation area?
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 survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Places near Upper Green
More services for Upper Green
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.
Upper Green homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Kintbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. With Stargroves about 2.9 miles south-east, the area around Upper Green has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Upper Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RG17. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Upper Green
Around Upper Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crown and Garter pub. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Green include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Upper Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.