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Landlord roof survey in Burghclere Common, West Berkshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Burghclere Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Burghclere Common
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceiling stains reported by tenants and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Burghclere Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Burghclere Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Burghclere Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
Landlord roof surveys around Burghclere Common
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Highclere Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burghclere Common. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live near a park such as Sandleford Priory, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like The Clere School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burghclere Common can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Burghclere Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Burghclere Common, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Near you in Burghclere Common
Around Burghclere Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School. The closest station to Burghclere Common is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghclere Common include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
Burghclere Common: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burghclere Common?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Burghclere Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
When to book a survey in Burghclere Common
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 and by then more has been damaged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you live in an older home near Church of the Ascension, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry