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Roof survey in East Shefford, West Berkshire
Roof surveys in East Shefford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in East Shefford: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at 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 written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like East Shefford, 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in East Shefford
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
The streets around a church like St Thomas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Shefford C.E. Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in East Shefford, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG17 and RG20 is covered for roof surveys. If you’re just outside East Shefford, we cover Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Near you in East Shefford
The closest station to East Shefford is Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
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What we’re asked to look at in East Shefford
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 often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Shefford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
FAQs for East Shefford
Will you come out to East Shefford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around East Shefford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.