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Roof survey in Upper Green, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Upper Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Common roof problems in Upper Green
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you will get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Roof survey in Upper Green: what you get
We survey roofs in Upper Green and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and cracked mortar along the ridge, across the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Upper Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Upper Green homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Stargroves lies about 2.9 miles south-east, so building around Upper Green goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out roof surveys in Upper Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Upper Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crown and Garter pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Outbuildings and barns around Upper Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Green
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for roof surveys in Upper Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
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 ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Upper Green
Is Upper Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Green 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 you book.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Upper Green?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Upper Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.