West Berkshire · London and the South East
Lambourn Woodlands Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lambourn Woodlands. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Lambourn Woodlands
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. 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. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose chimney pots and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently 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
- Lambourn Woodlands (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Questions from Lambourn Woodlands
How do I find out if my home in Lambourn Woodlands is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lambourn Woodlands within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Roof surveys in Lambourn Woodlands: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Ashdown House lies about 4.6 miles north-west, so building around Lambourn Woodlands goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Lambourn Woodlands is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Lambourn Woodlands, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Berkshire, we cover Lambourn Woodlands. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Hilldrop Lane and Ermin Street. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Woodlands St Mary (1 mile south-east), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (4 miles south), Upper Eddington (4 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles south-east), Thatcham (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Lambourn Woodlands
We work in homes and buildings around The Hare pub. For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Lewisham Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Lambourn Woodlands includes Watts Bank.
What we’re asked to look at in Lambourn Woodlands
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Lambourn Woodlands, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and agents in Lambourn Woodlands book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Lambourn Woodlands, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.