West Berkshire · London and the South East
Enborne Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Enborne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Enborne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Enborne, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof survey in Enborne
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are frequently asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and loose ridge or hip tiles, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Enborne (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Enborne
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Enborne has a long history of building, with Benham Park about 1.2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Enborne C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Michael, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Enborne is about 2 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Enborne, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Crockham Heath (1 mile south), Skinners Green (1 mile east), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Wash Common (2 miles south-east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Enborne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hamstead Marshall Park, Craven Arms and Park House School. Enborne’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.3 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Enborne includes Pilot Hill and Rack Marsh.
Common roof problems in Enborne
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Living close to Hamstead Marshall Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Towns and villages near Enborne
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Questions from Enborne
How do I find out if my home in Enborne is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Enborne?
Yes. We cover Enborne and the rest of West Berkshire. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Enborne
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Enborne
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Enborne
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.