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Roof survey in Stockcross, West Berkshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stockcross, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Questions from Stockcross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stockcross?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stockcross
We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and torn or sagging underlay.
Somewhere as small as Stockcross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Stockcross
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Trees in and around Hamstead Marshall Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What affects the price in Stockcross
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey looks like in Stockcross
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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.
Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 0.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Stockcross goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Anyone responsible for a site like Stockcross C.E. School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Stockcross as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Stockcross. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG20. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stockcross
We work in homes and buildings around Trinity School, The Rising Sun pub and Hamstead Marshall Park and the streets around them. Stockcross’s nearest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Towns and villages near Stockcross
Other services in Stockcross
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Why it is worth a survey now in Stockcross
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stockcross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Stockcross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.