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Landlord Roof Survey in Chazey Heath
Landlord roof surveys across Chazey Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Chazey Heath homes and their roofs
With Mapledurham House about 1.6 miles west, Chazey Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Tilehurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We survey roofs in Chazey Heath across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Reading.
All of RG4 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chazey Heath include Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Near you in Chazey Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, The Pack Saddle pub and The Warwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Chazey Heath: what you get
The lease normally 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. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chazey Heath (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Questions from Chazey Heath
Can a landlord with a rental near Tilehurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Chazey Heath is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Nearby places to Chazey Heath
What else we do in Chazey Heath
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Useful tips for Chazey Heath property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Chazey Heath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chazey Heath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.