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Landlord roof survey in Arborfield, Reading
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Arborfield and across Reading.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Arborfield
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses, and people most often book us about choked outlets and gutters and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Arborfield may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Arborfield?
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Arborfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Arborfield homes and their roofs
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Trees in and around Pearman's Copse shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. Bookings from Arborfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane. Other places close to Arborfield include Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Around Arborfield
In Arborfield, that means homes and buildings near Swan Inn, Bohunt School Wokingham and Pearman's Copse, among other places. The closest station to Arborfield is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Arborfield
How do I find out if my home in Arborfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Winnersh station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Arborfield?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.