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Ecchinswell Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ecchinswell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ecchinswell
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Ecchinswell, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Ecchinswell
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ecchinswell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ecchinswell
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord roof surveys in Ecchinswell: local notes
Historic houses such as Highclere Castle, about 3.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ecchinswell goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Thatcham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you are in Ecchinswell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Ecchinswell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and The Clere School. The closest station to Ecchinswell is Thatcham station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ecchinswell include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ecchinswell
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Ecchinswell needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ecchinswell, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Ecchinswell
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thatcham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Ecchinswell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.