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Roof survey in Chaddleworth, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chaddleworth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof survey in Chaddleworth: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Chaddleworth (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Chaddleworth
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Chaddleworth is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys in Chaddleworth for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Chaddleworth is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on Main Street, Upper End and Tower Hill. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Great Shefford (2 miles south-west), East Shefford (2 miles south-west), Weston (2 miles south-west), East Garston (3 miles west) and Easton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chaddleworth
Open spaces near Chaddleworth include Sole Common Pond.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Towns and villages near Chaddleworth
Also in Chaddleworth
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Stay off ladders and the roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What affects the price in Chaddleworth
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
FAQs for Chaddleworth
Is Chaddleworth within the area you cover?
Yes, Chaddleworth is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Chaddleworth listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How much does a roof survey cost in Chaddleworth?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need a roof survey in Chaddleworth?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Chaddleworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.