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Landlord roof survey in Enborne, West Berkshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Enborne, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Enborne
About 1.2 miles north lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Enborne has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Hamstead Marshall Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Enborne is about 2 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Enborne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Enborne and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Enborne include Crockham Heath (1 mile south), Skinners Green (1 mile east), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Wash Common (2 miles south-east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Around Enborne
We work in homes and buildings around Hamstead Marshall Park, Craven Arms and Park House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Enborne is Newbury station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.3 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pilot Hill and Rack Marsh.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Enborne
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and leaks into upper flats, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Enborne (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Enborne
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Enborne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Enborne
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Useful tips for Enborne property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Enborne
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Enborne
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Enborne and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Enborne, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 loft 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.