West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ashmore Green Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Ashmore Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
About our roof survey in Ashmore Green
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate.
In a small place like Ashmore Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashmore Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 2 miles west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Ashmore Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. Mark's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ashmore Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ashmore Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Ashmore Green, we cover Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Ashmore Green
Around Ashmore Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kennet School and the streets around them. Ashmore Green’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
Why act early in Ashmore Green
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. For older village homes like those around Ashmore Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Questions from Ashmore Green
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Ashmore Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashmore Green
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Ashmore Green 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.