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Landlord Roof Survey in Arborfield Garrison
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Arborfield Garrison, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arborfield Garrison
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Houses in smaller places like Arborfield Garrison can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
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
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Arborfield Garrison homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Arborfield Garrison goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Wokingham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Living close to Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Roofs in Arborfield Garrison get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Reading. We cover towns and villages across Reading, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG2 and RG40. Streets in the area include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Arborfield Garrison: Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Local landmarks in Arborfield Garrison
We work in homes and buildings around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School. The closest station to Arborfield Garrison is Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Arborfield Garrison
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Homes in smaller places like Arborfield Garrison can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Arborfield Garrison
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Arborfield Garrison
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
The streets around a church such as St Eligius are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
Arborfield Garrison: your questions answered
I let a flat near Wokingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is Arborfield Garrison within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Useful tips for Arborfield Garrison property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.