West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burghclere Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Burghclere, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Burghclere
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burghclere
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Burghclere and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings, across converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Burghclere, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Outbuildings and barns around Burghclere are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Burghclere homes and their roofs
With Highclere Castle about 1.9 miles south-west, Burghclere sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Burghclere Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Burghclere, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Burghclere is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Burghclere
We work in homes and buildings around The Clere School and Horris Hill School. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Common questions in Burghclere
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
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 Burghclere is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Burghclere can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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When to book a survey in Burghclere
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.