West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Beedon
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Beedon. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Beedon
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Beedon (RG20)
- Wider area
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Beedon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Questions from Beedon
Do you cover smaller places like Beedon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Beedon?
Yes, Beedon is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Beedon
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take a building like Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Beedon is about 7 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Beedon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG20 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Stanmore Road and Weston's. We also cover the places around Beedon: World's End (1 mile south), Peasemore (2 miles west), Downend (2 miles south), Chieveley (2 miles south) and North Heath (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Around Beedon
Around Beedon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Downs School and The Coach pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Snelsmore Common and Churn Hill.
When to book a survey in Beedon
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Places near Beedon
What else we do in Beedon
Landlords, agents and block managers in Beedon
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Leave roof access to professionals
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.