West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Upper Eddington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Upper Eddington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof surveys in Upper Eddington: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Hungerford Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Upper Eddington, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate and the roads around them. Being close to the A4, Upper Eddington is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Upper Eddington include Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Eddington
Typical jobs here are in homes near John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub, among other places. Upper Eddington’s nearest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Upper Eddington includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Roof survey in Upper Eddington: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like Upper Eddington, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Upper Eddington
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Eddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hungerford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Upper Eddington?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Upper Eddington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Eddington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Eddington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Upper Eddington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.