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Landlord roof survey in Chieveley, West Berkshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Chieveley? You can book a landlord roof survey in Chieveley and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Chieveley
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Chieveley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Chieveley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chieveley
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Shaw House about 3.6 miles south, Chieveley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Chieveley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Chieveley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Chieveley: Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chieveley
Around Chieveley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. Chieveley’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Chieveley includes Snelsmore Common.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chieveley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chieveley. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chieveley
How do I find out if my home in Chieveley is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you cover Chieveley?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chieveley and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Nearby places to Chieveley
Other services in Chieveley
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Chieveley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Chieveley
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chieveley Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.