West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Penwood
Roof surveys in Penwood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Penwood
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a 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 applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Penwood are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Penwood (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Penwood
Highclere Castle, about 1.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Penwood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Woolton Hill Junior School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Penwood is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Penwood. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Penwood: Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Around Penwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Clere School, among other places. Penwood’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Penwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Also in Penwood
Landlord and commercial surveys in Penwood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need a roof survey in Penwood?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael Archangel, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Penwood questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Penwood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the price in Penwood
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.