West Berkshire · London and the South East
Burnt Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Burnt Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
What affects the price in Burnt Hill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How a landlord roof survey works in Burnt Hill
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. 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 weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Burnt Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Burnt Hill
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Basildon Park about 3.5 miles north-east, Burnt Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Yattendon C.E. Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Burnt Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Burnt Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burnt Hill
For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Burnt Hill includes Hartslock.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
When to book a survey in Burnt Hill
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you own a rental within reach of Pangbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Burnt Hill questions
Is Burnt Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Burnt Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burnt Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Burnt Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.