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Roof survey in Newbury, West Berkshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Newbury and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof survey in Newbury: what you get
We survey roofs in Newbury and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
Newbury mixes older houses, frequently slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Newbury
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newbury?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Newbury is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Newbury is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Parking in a town like Newbury is typically simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Newbury
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Newbury
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use 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. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near St Nicolas Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Newbury overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Neither gets better on its own.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Newbury
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs in Newbury
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Newbury has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 1 mile north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Victoria Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Newbury can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square. Being close to the A4 and A339, Newbury is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
What’s near Newbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School and the streets around them. Newbury has its own railway station: Newbury station. Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.