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Landlord roof survey in Donnington, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Donnington and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Donnington
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and flashings that have come away.
Some older homes in villages like Donnington are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Donnington (RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Towns and villages near Donnington
Also in Donnington
Local roofs in Donnington
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 0.7 miles south-east lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Donnington has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Victoria Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a building like Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Donnington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Donnington is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG14 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Donnington: Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School, Victoria Park and The Castle pub and the streets around them. Donnington’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (under half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Donnington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Donnington questions
How do I find out if my home in Donnington 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you cover Donnington for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Donnington.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a place like Donnington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
What we’re asked to look at in Donnington
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection