West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Hell Corner
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hell Corner, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hell Corner
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, 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. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and worn or blocked valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hell Corner, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hell Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Useful tips for Hell Corner property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- 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. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
When to book a survey in Hell Corner
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hell Corner
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 2.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hell Corner goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Inkpen Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hell Corner. Hell Corner is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG17 is within our area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Hell Corner, we cover Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Near you in Hell Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub and the streets around them. Hell Corner’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hell Corner include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Hell Corner questions
I let a flat near Kintbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Hell Corner listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hell Corner?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you cover Hell Corner for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Hell Corner included.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hell Corner can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.