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Caversham Heights Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Caversham Heights, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Caversham Heights
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you are worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a smaller place like Caversham Heights, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Caversham Heights (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Caversham Heights, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Landlord roof surveys in Caversham Heights: local notes
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Caversham Heights goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broad Street Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near St. Andrew's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Round Copse, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. In Caversham Heights, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Caversham Heights is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG4. That includes homes and businesses on River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road. We also cover the places around Caversham Heights: Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
What’s near Caversham Heights
We work in homes and buildings around Hemdean House School, Round Copse and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Nearby places to Caversham Heights
Also in Caversham Heights
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Questions from Caversham Heights
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
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 Caversham Heights?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How do I book a survey in Caversham Heights?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Caversham Heights
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.