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Roof Survey in Tutts Clump
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tutts Clump. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How a roof survey works in Tutts Clump
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, natural slate and chimney stacks alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Tutts Clump
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tutts Clump and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a roof survey in Tutts Clump
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take a building like Bradfield C.E. Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Common questions in Tutts Clump
I let a flat near Aldermaston station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Tutts Clump?
Yes. Tutts Clump is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What a roof survey looks like in Tutts Clump
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Basildon Park, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tutts Clump goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tutts Clump is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Berkshire, we cover Tutts Clump. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG7. We cover properties on Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill. We also cover the places around Tutts Clump: Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tutts Clump
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Tutts Clump can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings