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Landlord roof survey in Chapel Row, West Berkshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Chapel Row. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chapel Row
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Chapel Row and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Chapel Row, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Chapel Row (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Chapel Row
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Douai Abbey Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chapel Row is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chapel Row for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Chapel Row and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG7. Local streets include Hatch Close, Paradise Lane and Hatch Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-east), Midgham Green (1 mile south-west), Beenham (1 mile east), Tutts Clump (1 mile north-east) and Beenham Stocks (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Around Chapel Row
We work in homes and buildings around The Bladebone Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Chapel Row is Midgham station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Nature Discovery Centre.
What we are asked to look at in Chapel Row
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Anyone responsible for a site like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What affects the price in Chapel Row
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Chapel Row can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chapel Row
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chapel Row?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Midgham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.