London and the South East

Roof Survey in West Berkshire

Roof surveys in all 155 towns and villages of West Berkshire, with prices that include VAT.

Need a roof survey in West Berkshire?

Towns we cover in West Berkshire

Across West Berkshire, that means a roof condition survey for homes and buildings. Every town and village has its own page, listed below. To book, call 07833 053749.

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Postcode districts

How a roof survey works in West Berkshire

We survey roofs in West Berkshire and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.

After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof.

You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.

How our prices work

For a price for your roof in West Berkshire, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.

What you get with us

Photographs and a written report every time
A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Weekday and weekend surveys
98% of customers satisfied

How to book

Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.

Landmarks near Newbury

We work in homes and buildings around St Nicolas Church, Victoria Park and St Bartholomew's School, among other places. Also close by are The Diamond Tap (within half a mile north-east), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (under half a mile south) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west). Newbury has its own railway station: Newbury station. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.

Homes and roofs across West Berkshire

Across West Berkshire, from Newbury, Thatcham and Burghfield Common outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are typically where the work is.

Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in West Berkshire are where it normally shows.

Newbury: If you look after a building like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark like St Nicolas Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.

Leave it or get it looked at?

By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft.

What to check before booking

How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Is VAT included in the price?
Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID

What affects the cost of roof surveys

Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:

How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
House, block, shop or office
The roof’s overall size
Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details

We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.

What we need to know

To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:

Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Where the property is, with the postcode
Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them

Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.

Surveys for landlords and agents in West Berkshire

We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.

A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.

DIY checks: what’s safe

The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.

If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.

Roof by roof

Clay plain and peg tiles

Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.

Flat roof coverings

Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.

Questions from West Berkshire

Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?

No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.

Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

How much does a roof survey cost in West Berkshire?

Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?

Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.

How long have you been surveying roofs?

Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.

Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?

Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.

How do I book a survey in West Berkshire?

The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.