West Berkshire · London and the South East
Upper Lambourn Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Upper Lambourn, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Lambourn
Buyers in Upper Lambourn and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are loose pots and cracked flaunching and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Upper Lambourn makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Upper Lambourn
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. In a place like Upper Lambourn, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Lambourn
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Upper Lambourn can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Upper Lambourn
Historic houses like Ashdown House, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Lambourn goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Upper Lambourn, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Lambourn and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Upper Lambourn. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of RG17 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street and Maddle Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Upper Lambourn include Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Around Upper Lambourn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. Open spaces near Upper Lambourn include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Common questions in Upper Lambourn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Lambourn?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 cover Upper Lambourn?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upper Lambourn as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, 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.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Lambourn
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.