West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Beenham
Roof surveys in Beenham and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
About our roof survey in Beenham
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a small place like Beenham, many roofs stand in the open, 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 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Beenham (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about roof surveys in Beenham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aldermaston station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Beenham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Beenham
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
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.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Beenham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Beenham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Beenham Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Beenham is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Beenham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG7. Local streets include Stoneyfield, Back Lane and Church View, and we cover them all. We also cover Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east), Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile north), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east) and Chapel Row (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Near you in Beenham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Six Bells pub. The closest station to Beenham is Aldermaston station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re 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. Outbuildings and barns around Beenham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Beenham
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.