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Landlord roof survey in Clapton, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Clapton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Clapton
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Clapton 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Clapton (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Clapton, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
When to book a survey in Clapton
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
Towns and villages near Clapton
What else we do in Clapton
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Landlord roof surveys around Clapton
Benham Park, about 3.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clapton. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Swithin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Clapton is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Clapton, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Clapton, we cover Wickham (1 mile north-east), Upper Denford (1 mile west), Halfway (2 miles south-east), Lower Denford (2 miles south-west) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Clapton
The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clapton include Sole Common Pond.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clapton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Clapton questions
Is my home in Clapton listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Clapton?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.