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Roof survey in Compton, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Compton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Compton
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally 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.
- Place
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Compton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes 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.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Compton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Compton C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Compton, we can come and survey your property. Across West Berkshire, we cover Compton. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of RG20 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Compton: East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Compton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Downs School and The Swan pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Compton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Compton
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Compton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Compton: your questions answered
Do you cover Compton?
Yes, Compton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Compton as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, Compton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Compton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Compton and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.