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Landlord roof survey in Chaddleworth, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chaddleworth. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Chaddleworth
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Chaddleworth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Chaddleworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Chaddleworth
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Chaddleworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chaddleworth
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Chaddleworth questions
Is Chaddleworth in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chaddleworth is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chaddleworth?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Chaddleworth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s 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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Chaddleworth
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we are asked to look at in Chaddleworth
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Local roofs in Chaddleworth
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Chaddleworth is about 7 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. If you are in Chaddleworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Berkshire, we cover Chaddleworth and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Main Street, Upper End and Tower Hill. We also cover the places around Chaddleworth: Great Shefford (2 miles south-west), East Shefford (2 miles south-west), Weston (2 miles south-west), East Garston (3 miles west) and Easton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chaddleworth
The countryside around Chaddleworth includes Sole Common Pond.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.