West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Eddington, West Berkshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Eddington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Eddington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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.
- Place
- Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Eddington
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Eddington. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why act early in Eddington
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For older village homes like those around Eddington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Eddington homes and their roofs
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Hungerford Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Hungerford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Eddington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Eddington and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Around Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School, among other places. There is a railway station in Eddington itself: Hungerford station. Open spaces near Eddington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Eddington
How do I find out if my home in Eddington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Eddington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Prices for roof surveys in Eddington
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Eddington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.