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Roof survey in Wickham Heath, West Berkshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wickham Heath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
What a roof survey looks like in Wickham Heath
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Historic houses such as Benham Park, about 1.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Wickham Heath goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Wickham Heath, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Wickham Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wickham Heath
In Wickham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickham Heath is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
How a roof survey works in Wickham Heath
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We are frequently asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings.
In a small place like Wickham Heath, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Wickham Heath
Is Wickham Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Wickham Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 do I book a survey in Wickham Heath?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Why act early in Wickham Heath
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wickham Heath, 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 the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wickham Heath
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Wickham Heath
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you look after a building like Stockcross C.E. School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wickham Heath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Wickham Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.