West Berkshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Yattendon, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Yattendon from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Why act early in Yattendon
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For older village homes like those around Yattendon, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yattendon
We survey roofs for buyers in Yattendon and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We are frequently asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Yattendon may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Yattendon
Is Yattendon in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Yattendon is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Yattendon within the area you cover?
Yes. Yattendon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Towns and villages near Yattendon
More services for Yattendon
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Yattendon needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Yattendon
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 carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Yattendon
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 4.2 miles north-east lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Yattendon has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Yattendon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Yattendon and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane. If you’re just outside Yattendon, we cover Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Around Yattendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Yattendon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (under half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
Useful tips for Yattendon property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.