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Landlord Roof Survey in Chilton Foliat
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Chilton Foliat from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilton Foliat
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Chilton Foliat, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Chilton Foliat
With Ramsbury Manor about 4 miles west, Chilton Foliat 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Chilton Foliat, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece. We also cover the places around Chilton Foliat: Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilton Foliat
Typical jobs here are in homes near John O'Gaunt School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, about 1.7 miles south-east. The countryside around Chilton Foliat includes Watts Bank.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Chilton Foliat questions
Is my home in Chilton Foliat listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 Hungerford station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is Chilton Foliat in your area?
Yes, we do. Chilton Foliat is part of the area we cover.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Why it is worth a survey now in Chilton Foliat
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chilton Foliat can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Chilton Foliat
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Chilton Foliat
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Common reasons to book include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you own a rental within reach of Hungerford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Tell tenants when we are coming
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Chilton Foliat can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.