Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Hungerford Green Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hungerford Green and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
About our roof survey in Hungerford Green
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Hungerford Green, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hungerford Green
What else we do in Hungerford Green
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. For an older or listed building in a place like Hungerford Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we are asked to look at in Hungerford Green
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
For landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
Local roofs in Hungerford Green
The wider area around Hungerford Green has a long history of building, with Basildon Park about 3.4 miles east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like St Mary's church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as The Downs School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hungerford Green can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG8 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bell Lane and The Glebe, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hungerford Green: Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
Around Hungerford Green
In Hungerford Green, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hungerford Green 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 help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Hungerford Green questions
Is my home in Hungerford Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Hungerford Green?
Yes. Hungerford Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a roof survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.