Wokingham · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bowsey Hill
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bowsey Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bowsey Hill
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents and landlords in Bowsey Hill book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
About our landlord roof survey in Bowsey Hill
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Bowsey Hill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Bowsey Hill (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bowsey Hill homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Bowsey Hill has a long history of building, with Harleyford Manor about 3.3 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Paul's Mission Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Crazies Hill CofE Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. We visit Bowsey Hill as part of our work across Wokingham, for homes and businesses alike. Bowsey Hill is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Bowsey Hill include Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Bowsey Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub. For rail, the closest station is Wargrave station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Nearby places to Bowsey Hill
What else we do in Bowsey Hill
Common questions in Bowsey Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowsey Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Bowsey Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Bowsey Hill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Bowsey Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.