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Roof survey in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Little Hungerford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
How a roof survey works in Little Hungerford
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Little Hungerford, 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 frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Hungerford
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 with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Little Hungerford book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Little Hungerford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When to book a survey in Little Hungerford
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
Local roofs in Little Hungerford
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shaw House, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Hungerford. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Little Hungerford can all book roof surveys. Little Hungerford is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Little Hungerford, we cover Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Near you in Little Hungerford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Little Hungerford’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
Why get it checked now?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Little Hungerford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Also in Little Hungerford
Questions from Little Hungerford
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is Little Hungerford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.