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Roof survey in Padworth Common, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Padworth Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Padworth Common, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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About our roof survey in Padworth Common
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Padworth Common, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the price in Padworth Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs in Padworth Common
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Willink School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Padworth Common, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Berkshire, we cover Padworth Common. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Rectory Road and Baughurst Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Around Padworth Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Padworth Common include Hosehill Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Padworth Common
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Padworth Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Padworth Common
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Padworth Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldermaston station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Padworth Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Padworth Common is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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 and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much does a roof survey cost in Padworth Common?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Padworth Common
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Padworth Common
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.