West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Brightwalton
Roof surveys across Brightwalton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Brightwalton
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Brightwalton, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Brightwalton (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Brightwalton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Brightwalton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brightwalton is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We visit Brightwalton as part of our work across West Berkshire. Brightwalton is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the RG20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dunmore Meadow and Saxons Acre, all of which we cover. Other places close to Brightwalton include Brightwalton Green (1 mile south), Catmore (2 miles east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
What we’re asked to look at in Brightwalton
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take a building like Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
Why act early in Brightwalton
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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Brightwalton questions
Is Brightwalton in the area you cover?
Yes, Brightwalton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brightwalton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
What a roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys