West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Aldermaston Wharf
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Aldermaston Wharf. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Aldermaston Wharf
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Aldermaston Wharf, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldermaston Wharf
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aldermaston Wharf
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Aldermaston Wharf, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Aldermaston Wharf and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Aldermaston Wharf: Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Aldermaston Wharf
We work in homes and buildings around The Butt Inn and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, among other places. Aldermaston Wharf has its own railway station: Aldermaston station. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston Wharf include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Do you need a roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Towns and villages near Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Aldermaston Wharf can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Aldermaston Wharf, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Aldermaston Wharf
Do you cover smaller places like Aldermaston Wharf?
Yes, Aldermaston Wharf is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Aldermaston Wharf is listed?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.