West Berkshire · London and the South East
Benham Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Benham Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Benham Hill
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Benham Hill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Benham Hill (RG14, RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Benham Hill
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Shaw House about 1.2 miles north-west, Benham Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Victoria Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Newbury Racecourse station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Benham Hill is about 1 mile east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Benham Hill can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG14, RG19 and RG18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Lane, Arkle Avenue and Turnpike Road. If you are just outside Benham Hill, we cover Stone Copse (1 mile north), Ashmore Green (1 mile north-east), Thatcham (1 mile east), Cold Ash (2 miles north-east) and Longlane (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Near you in Benham Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Victoria Park, The Swan pub and Trinity School. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (within half a mile north) and Donnington Castle (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Benham Hill includes Nature Discovery Centre.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Benham Hill
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common questions in Benham Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury Racecourse station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Benham Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a survey in Benham Hill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.