--- title: "Roof inspection and written condition report" description: "Detailed roof inspection and condition reporting by Topmark property maintenance across Thatcham, Newbury, Reading and surrounding areas." canonical: "https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/roof-inspection" --- # Roof inspection and written condition report > Detailed roof inspection and condition reporting by Topmark property maintenance across Thatcham, Newbury, Reading and surrounding areas. Topmark property maintenance provides roof inspections across Thatcham and Newbury so you know where you stand before spending anything on repairs. ## Inspection pricing Roof inspection pricing depends on property height, roof structure and accessibility. All quotes reflect initial rates rather than fixed figures before we inspect the property. - Roof inspection: Price on request - Covers visual survey of roof coverings, flashings, chimneys and rainwater goods from ground level and safe access points - Covers written summary of observations and clear photographic records - Excludes destructive opening of roof structures or removal of tiles - Excludes any immediate remedial work or materials which require a separate estimate ## Reasons an inspection is worth having A roof survey gives property owners and prospective buyers in Thatcham and Newbury clarity on what needs attention above gutter level. - **Property purchases:** Standard homebuyer surveys often view roofs only from street level with binoculars. A dedicated roofing check spots loose verge mortar, cracked slates and degraded valley liners before you exchange contracts. - **Repeated water ingress:** Water entering a bedroom or landing ceiling does not always enter directly above the damp patch. Tracing the entry point along battens or chimney masonry avoids paying for repairs in the wrong spot. - **Maintenance planning:** Understanding whether a roof needs a few slipped tiles reset or a complete replacement within five years helps homeowners across Berkshire budget realistically. ## What is examined We inspect all accessible external elements of your roof structure alongside accessible loft spaces where entry is safe and unobstructed. ### Covered by the inspection - Slates, clay tiles, concrete interlocking tiles and flat roof coverings - Ridge tiles, hips, dry verge units and bedded mortar lines - Chimney stacks, pots, flaunching and lead flashings - Valleys, box gutters and hidden gulley details - Fascias, soffits, guttering and rainwater downpipes - Internal roof timbers and underlay membranes viewed from inside accessible roof voids ### Not part of an inspection - Lifting sound slates or bonded flat roof coverings to inspect concealed deck boards - Dismantling chimney flues or removing structural boarding - Accessing dormers or towers that require full exterior scaffolding - Direct repairs carried out during the survey visit ## On the day Our inspection takes between one and two hours depending on the size and complexity of your roof. 1. **Access arrangements:** We need clear access around the exterior walls of the building and a clear path to the loft hatch inside. Please move vehicles from driveways where ladders need positioning. 2. **External and internal examination:** We examine the pitch coverings, abutments and gutters from exterior vantage points before checking timber trusses, purlins and felt inside the loft space. 3. **Verbal debrief:** Before leaving, we talk you through our immediate observations so you know what will appear in the written summary. ## The written record After the visit we prepare a condition report setting out observations plainly without trade jargon. - **Photographs:** Every defect or vulnerable detail noted during the visit is backed by clear photographs taken from vantage points around the building. - **Condition, not only faults:** We record the elements that remain sound alongside those showing wear, so you have a balanced picture of the whole roof structure rather than just a snag list. - **Ordered priorities:** Work requiring urgent attention to prevent active water ingress is separated from routine maintenance items that can wait for warmer months. - **What was not seen:** Any hidden valley, shallow rear pitch or boarded loft corner that could not be viewed safely is stated clearly so there are no false assumptions. ## Inspection questions Common questions about our roofing condition surveys and inspection visits. ### Do I need to be present for the roof inspection? We recommend being home so we can access the loft hatch and explain our findings directly. If you are buying an empty property, we can arrange key collection through your estate agent in Thatcham or Newbury. ### How soon do I receive the condition report? We compile the photographic file and written notes after the visit and send the completed report directly to your email address. ### Can you carry out small repairs while doing the survey? The survey is dedicated to examining the roof and recording its condition. If minor issues like a slipped tile or cleared gutter outlet are needed, we provide a separate quote for the repair work. ### Do you need full scaffolding to inspect the roof? Most standard domestic surveys are carried out using ladders and viewing equipment. If your property has three storeys or restricted access that demands fixed staging, we discuss access requirements before booking. ## Business facts - Service area: Thatcham, Newbury, Tadley, Basingstoke, Reading, Didcot, Wantage, Andover, Wokingham, Abingdon-on-Thames - Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 09:00–17:00 - Phone: +447846713949 - Email: team@topmarkroofers.co.uk ## Book Online - [Book Online](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/#chat): Send the job details and postcode to Topmark property maintenance. ## Related pages - [Roof leak repair](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/roof-leak-repair): Roof leak repair and leak tracing. - [Chimney repair and repointing](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/chimney-repair-and-repointing): Chimney stack repair, repointing and flaunching. - [Ridge and verge repointing](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/ridge-and-verge-repointing): Ridge, hip and verge repointing and rebedding. - [Roof tile replacement](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/roof-tile-replacement): Roof tile and slate replacement. - [Full roof replacement](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/services/full-roof-replacement): Full roof replacement and re-covering. - [Full sitemap](https://topmarkroofers.co.uk/sitemap.md): Complete machine-readable page directory.