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Landlord Roof Survey in East Shefford
Landlord roof surveys in East Shefford and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in East Shefford
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and gutters overflowing onto walls, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like East Shefford may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around East Shefford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
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.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in East Shefford
How do I find out if my home in East Shefford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like East Shefford?
Yes, East Shefford is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
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, which suits a rolling plan.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Shefford
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around East Shefford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Shefford
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, 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 Kintbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Shefford C.E. Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Bookings from East Shefford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. East Shefford is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG17 and RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around East Shefford: Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Around East Shefford
For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre. The countryside around East Shefford includes Sole Common Pond.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Shefford
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in East Shefford?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
The streets around a church such as St Thomas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report