West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Burghclere Common, West Berkshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Burghclere Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Burghclere Common
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed worn or blocked valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Burghclere Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Burghclere Common
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
Places near Burghclere Common
What else we do in Burghclere Common
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
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.
Local roofs in Burghclere Common
Highclere Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burghclere Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Clere School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Sandleford Priory, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys in Burghclere Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Burghclere Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Burghclere Common, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Burghclere Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for roof surveys in Burghclere Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about roof surveys in Burghclere Common
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is Burghclere Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.