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Pre-purchase roof survey in Woolhampton, West Berkshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Woolhampton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Woolhampton
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. Common reasons to book are chimney mortar that has eroded and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Woolhampton, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Why act early in Woolhampton
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. For an older or listed building in a place like Woolhampton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Woolhampton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in Woolhampton
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Woolhampton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we are asked to look at in Woolhampton
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
For landlords with property near Midgham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Questions from Woolhampton
Is my home in Woolhampton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Woolhampton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Woolhampton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woolhampton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Woolhampton and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs and buyers in Woolhampton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Woolhampton, we can survey the roof. Across West Berkshire, we cover Woolhampton. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens. If you are just outside Woolhampton, we cover Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
What’s near Woolhampton
Around Woolhampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angel pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Woolhampton itself: Midgham station. Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). The countryside around Woolhampton includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.