West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thatcham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Thatcham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Thatcham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Most homes in a town like Thatcham are houses, so the roof is normally the owner’s to look after. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon, whether you live in the house or let it. Photographs show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Thatcham
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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. Historic houses like Shaw House, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Thatcham goes. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Spurcroft Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. Thatcham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Thatcham. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG19 and RG18. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square. Thatcham sits on or near the A4, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Thatcham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Thatcham
Around Thatcham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kennet School and The Old Chequers Public House. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Nature Discovery Centre.
Other services in Thatcham
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Extensions and dormers on homes around Thatcham frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Thatcham
How do I find out if my home in Thatcham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Thatcham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What we’re asked to look at in Thatcham
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you live in an older home near United Reformed Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thatcham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Thatcham often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.