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Upper Basildon Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Upper Basildon, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Roof survey in Upper Basildon: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Upper Basildon, 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. 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’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Upper Basildon
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Pangbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Basildon
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Useful tips for Upper Basildon property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Upper Basildon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Roof surveys around Upper Basildon
With Basildon Park about 1.4 miles north-east, Upper Basildon sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Basildon C.E. Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Stephen's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. In Upper Basildon, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Upper Basildon and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG8 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Around Upper Basildon
In Upper Basildon, that means homes and buildings near St Andrew's School and The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hartslock.
FAQs for Upper Basildon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pangbourne station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Basildon?
Yes, Upper Basildon is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Upper Basildon?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.