West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kingsclere
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Kingsclere from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof survey in Kingsclere
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose chimney pots.
In a smaller place like Kingsclere, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Kingsclere often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingsclere
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Kingsclere is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Kingsclere and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
What’s near Kingsclere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George And Horne Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Kingsclere is Thatcham station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). Open spaces near Kingsclere include Ladle Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
When to book a survey in Kingsclere
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingsclere Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
Common questions in Kingsclere
I let a flat near Thatcham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingsclere?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
How do I book a survey in Kingsclere?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Kingsclere, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.