West Berkshire · London and the South East
Aldermaston Wharf Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Aldermaston Wharf. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Aldermaston Wharf may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Aldermaston Wharf questions
Is Aldermaston Wharf within the area you cover?
Yes. Aldermaston Wharf is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldermaston Wharf?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Towns and villages near Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Aldermaston Wharf, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Aldermaston Wharf
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Aldermaston Wharf and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Aldermaston Wharf is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Aldermaston Wharf include Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Aldermaston Wharf
Around Aldermaston Wharf, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Butt Inn and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Aldermaston Wharf itself: Aldermaston station. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldermaston Wharf include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
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.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Aldermaston Wharf
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you live near a park like Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Aldermaston Wharf can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.