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Landlord roof survey in Earlstone Common, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Earlstone Common. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Earlstone Common: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Earlstone Common, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Earlstone Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Earlstone Common?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Earlstone Common?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Earlstone Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Earlstone Common
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Anyone responsible for a site like The Clere School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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Also in Earlstone Common
Why it’s worth a survey now in Earlstone Common
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Earlstone Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Earlstone Common
Highclere Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Earlstone Common. 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces like Sandleford Priory can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Earlstone Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Earlstone Common is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG20. We also cover the places around Earlstone Common: Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Near you in Earlstone Common
We work in homes and buildings around Burghclere Primary School, Horris Hill School and Sandleford Priory and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Earlstone Common includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.