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Landlord roof survey in Caversham, Reading
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Caversham and across Reading.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
When to book a survey in Caversham
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For an older house near a landmark like Grace Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord roof survey in Caversham
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’re worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
Caversham mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Later houses have their own typical faults, from loose ridge tiles to blocked gutters.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Caversham (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Caversham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Places near Caversham
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Caversham
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Mapledurham House, about 3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Caversham. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hill Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. If you’re in Caversham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Reading coverage includes Caversham.
Landlord roof surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the B3345, Caversham is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Caversham: Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Caversham
In Caversham, that means homes and buildings near Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, The White Horse pub and Eldon Square and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Caversham: your questions answered
Is Caversham in the area you cover?
Yes, Caversham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Caversham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes