West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sheepdrove
We carry out roof surveys in Sheepdrove and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Sheepdrove
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Sheepdrove, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Sheepdrove
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How it works
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. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Sheepdrove 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Sheepdrove, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Sheepdrove homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Sheepdrove has a long history of building, with Ashdown House about 3.9 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Sheepdrove, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Sheepdrove and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Roof surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Sheepdrove
Not far away are Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Sheepdrove
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Sheepdrove, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sheepdrove. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your questions about roof surveys in Sheepdrove
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sheepdrove?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Sheepdrove is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Sheepdrove listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.