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Roof Survey in Ashmansworth
Independent roof surveys in Ashmansworth. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Ashmansworth
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Ashmansworth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Common roof problems in Ashmansworth
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why act early in Ashmansworth
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a small place like Ashmansworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Ashmansworth
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Local roofs in Ashmansworth
With Highclere Castle about 1.9 miles north-east, Ashmansworth sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Ashmansworth and the rest of West Berkshire. Ashmansworth is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG20 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ashmansworth
Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about past leaks
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Will you come out to Ashmansworth?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Ashmansworth?
Yes, Ashmansworth is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I book a survey in Ashmansworth?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
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.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Ashmansworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.