West Berkshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in West End Green
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in West End Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof survey in West End Green: 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, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across natural slate, flat roofs and the roof space.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- West End Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
West End Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to West End Green?
Yes, West End Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in West End Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Places near West End Green
Other services in West End Green
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like West End Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For older village homes like those around West End Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roof surveys around West End Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around West End Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
West End Green is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. West End Green is one of many places we visit across West Berkshire. West End Green is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside West End Green, we cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile east), Bramley (2 miles south-west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north), Three Ashes (2 miles west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north), Speenhamland (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Near you in West End Green
The closest station to West End Green is Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.6 miles south-west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep the report with your property records
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.