West Berkshire · London and the South East
West End Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in West End Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
FAQs for West End Green
Do you cover West End Green?
Yes, West End Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like West End Green?
Yes, West End Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
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. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in West End Green
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like West End Green, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- West End Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near West End Green
What else we do in West End Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in West End Green
Landlords and agents in West End Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West End Green. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around West End Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why it’s worth a survey now in West End Green
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in West End Green
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 are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 2 miles east, show how far back building around West End Green goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
West End Green is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In West End Green, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Berkshire, we cover West End Green. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside West End Green, we cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile east), Bramley (2 miles south-west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north), Three Ashes (2 miles west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Around West End Green
The closest station to West End Green is Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.6 miles south-west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.