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Roof survey in Ecchinswell, West Berkshire
Need a roof survey in Ecchinswell? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in Ecchinswell
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and loose chimney pots.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Ecchinswell, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Local roofs in Ecchinswell
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.4 miles west lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ecchinswell has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Ecchinswell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Ecchinswell. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG20. You will find streets such as Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road. We also cover the places around Ecchinswell: Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Ecchinswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and The Clere School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
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Questions from Ecchinswell
Will you come out to Ecchinswell?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ecchinswell?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
How do I book a survey in Ecchinswell?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.