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Brimpton Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Brimpton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
About our landlord roof survey in Brimpton
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Brimpton and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, across rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Brimpton (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brimpton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Brimpton
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Brimpton?
Yes, Brimpton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Brimpton
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Brimpton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Local roofs in Brimpton
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Brimpton C.E. Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cover Brimpton and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Berkshire, we cover Brimpton. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road. We also cover Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Around Brimpton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hurst School. For rail, the closest station is Midgham station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.