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Crookham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Crookham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crookham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How a landlord roof survey works in Crookham
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at worn ridges, hips and verges and leaks into upper flats, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a small place like Crookham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Crookham
With Shaw House about 5 miles north-west, Crookham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Thatcham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Brimpton C.E. Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Crookham can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG7 and RG19. That includes homes and businesses on Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Crookham include Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Crookham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kennet School and The Travellers Friend pub, among other places. The closest station to Crookham is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
FAQs for Crookham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thatcham station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Crookham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Towns and villages near Crookham
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older rural homes like those around Crookham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Useful tips for Crookham property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.