West Berkshire · London and the South East
Kintbury Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Kintbury, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Kintbury
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kintbury homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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. Benham Park, about 3.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kintbury. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Kintbury and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Kintbury. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the RG17 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove. We also cover the places around Kintbury: Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
What’s near Kintbury
Around Kintbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Prince of Wales pub. Kintbury has its own railway station: Kintbury station. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Kintbury include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
When to book a survey in Kintbury
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
Anyone responsible for a site like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a place like Kintbury, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Kintbury
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kintbury?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
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, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
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What else we do in Kintbury
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Kintbury, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Kintbury
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kintbury. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.