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East Ilsley Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across East Ilsley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Ilsley
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or lifting flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- East Ilsley (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in East Ilsley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens on the day
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 single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around East Ilsley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When to book a survey in East Ilsley
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like The Ilsleys Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof surveys in East Ilsley: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
East Ilsley is about 6 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Ilsley and the surrounding area. East Ilsley is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Farriers Lane and Abingdon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Compton (2 miles south-east), Chilton (3 miles north), Woodway (3 miles north-east), Upton (4 miles north) and Blewbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (13 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles south-east).
What’s near East Ilsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Downs School and The Star pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles north) and Hampstead Norris Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Churn Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
East Ilsley questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Ilsley?
Yes, East Ilsley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Ilsley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is East Ilsley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.