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Highclere Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Highclere, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Highclere: what you get
We survey roofs in Highclere and across London and South East England. Visits run seven days a week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you are worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Highclere, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
When to book a survey in Highclere
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Take a building like Woolton Hill Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Highclere, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why act early in Highclere
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Highclere, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Roof surveys around Highclere
About 1.4 miles south-east lies Highclere Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Highclere has been built on. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael Archangel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Highclere gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Highclere. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner. We also cover Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Around Highclere
In Highclere, that means homes and buildings near The Clere School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
Your questions about roof surveys in Highclere
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 the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Highclere listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
How do I book a survey in Highclere?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.