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Roof survey in Eastbury, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Eastbury.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Eastbury: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. 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. 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. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Eastbury are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Eastbury (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Eastbury questions
Is Eastbury in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastbury?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. 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 carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Eastbury, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What we’re asked to look at in Eastbury
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Whatever the street in Eastbury, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof surveys around Eastbury
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Eastbury is about 8 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. In Eastbury, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in RG17 is within our area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include East Garston (1 mile east), East Garston Woodlands (1 mile south), Shefford Woodlands (3 miles south), Great Shefford (3 miles south-east) and East Shefford (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles south), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Wash Common (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Eastbury
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate