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Barkham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Barkham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
How a landlord roof survey works in Barkham
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
In a small place like Barkham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Barkham (RG40, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around Barkham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Barkham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Barkham questions
Is my home in Barkham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wokingham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Barkham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Barkham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord roof surveys in Barkham: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like The Coombes Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Homes near green spaces like Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Barkham can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across the RG40 and RG41 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Barkham
Around Barkham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Public House And Smithy, Bohunt School Wokingham and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses