West Berkshire · London and the South East
Bagnor Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bagnor and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bagnor
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bagnor (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Bagnor?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Bagnor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof surveys in Bagnor
Is Bagnor within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bagnor?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Bagnor homes and their roofs
The wider area around Bagnor has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 0.8 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Bagnor is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Bagnor work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG14 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane. If you are just outside Bagnor, we cover Speen (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Stockcross (1 mile west) and Marsh Benham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (10 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Around Bagnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trinity School, Victoria Park and The Starting Gate pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Also near Bagnor
What else we do in Bagnor
Prices for roof surveys in Bagnor
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bagnor
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.