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Landlord Roof Survey in Burghfield
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Burghfield. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Burghfield
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Burghfield, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Burghfield (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Burghfield
Can a landlord with a rental near Theale station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Burghfield listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burghfield
Landlords and letting agents in Burghfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Nearby places to Burghfield
What else we do in Burghfield
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For older village homes like those around Burghfield, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Burghfield
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Burghfield
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Theale station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Burghfield homes and their roofs
Stratfield Saye House, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burghfield. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether the building in Burghfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Burghfield is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG30. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Burghfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Hatchgate pub and The Willink School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Burghfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Burghfield property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.