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Roof survey in East Ilsley, West Berkshire
Roof surveys across East Ilsley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
About our roof survey in East Ilsley
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as East Ilsley, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Ilsley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Signs you need a roof survey in East Ilsley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a roof survey looks like in East Ilsley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Ilsleys Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Ilsley can all book roof surveys. Our West Berkshire coverage includes East Ilsley. Reading is in our area too.
Roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (13 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles south-east).
Around East Ilsley
We work in homes and buildings around The Downs School and The Star pub. Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Churn Hill.
Common questions in East Ilsley
Is East Ilsley within the area you cover?
Yes, East Ilsley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Ilsley?
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 much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like East Ilsley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like East Ilsley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Also in East Ilsley
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.