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Roof survey in Chieveley, West Berkshire
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- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chieveley
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Chieveley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Chieveley
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Take a building like Chieveley Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For older village homes like those around Chieveley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Chieveley
Also in Chieveley
Chieveley: your questions answered
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chieveley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Chieveley?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Chieveley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
What a roof survey looks like in Chieveley
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Shaw House, about 3.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chieveley. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Chieveley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Chieveley. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG20. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park and the roads around them. Other places close to Chieveley include Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Near you in Chieveley
In Chieveley, that means homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. Chieveley’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.