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Roof survey in Brimpton Common, West Berkshire
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- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
About our roof survey in Brimpton Common
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in roof valleys and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Brimpton Common may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Brimpton Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Brimpton Common, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Brimpton Common questions
Is Brimpton Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. For older village homes like those around Brimpton Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brimpton Common
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brimpton Common
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Roof surveys in Brimpton Common: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as The Hurst School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Brimpton Common is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Brimpton Common, we can come and survey your property. Brimpton Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG7. If you’re just outside Brimpton Common, we cover Heath End (1 mile south-east), Inhurst (1 mile south-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south) and Brimpton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brimpton Common
In Brimpton Common, that means homes and buildings near Brimpton C.E. Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.8 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.