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Roof survey in Headley, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Headley.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Headley
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: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Headley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Headley (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Headley
About 4.4 miles north-west lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Headley has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Trees in and around New Greenham Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Headley can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Headley is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG19. Local streets include Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Near you in Headley
In Headley, that means homes and buildings near New Greenham Park. For rail, the closest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Headley: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Headley?
Yes. Headley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Thatcham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Headley?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Headley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in Headley
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Towns and villages near Headley
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Do you need a roof survey in Headley?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof