West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Frilsham, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Frilsham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Frilsham
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and worn ridges, hips and verges, across rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Frilsham, 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 what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Frilsham: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Frideswide, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Frilsham across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Frilsham. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Frilsham include Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Frilsham
We work in homes and buildings around The Pot Kiln pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Frilsham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also in Frilsham
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Frilsham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Frilsham?
Yes. Frilsham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Midgham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Frilsham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Frilsham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Why act early in Frilsham
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Frilsham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Common roof problems in Frilsham
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Frilsham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.