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Landlord Roof Survey in Gallowstree Common
Landlord roof surveys around Gallowstree Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Gallowstree Common: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Gallowstree Common and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photos. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and worn ridges, hips and verges, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Gallowstree Common 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Gallowstree Common (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gallowstree Common: your questions answered
Is Gallowstree Common within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Tilehurst 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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Gallowstree Common
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Gallowstree Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Gallowstree Common
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Mapledurham House, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gallowstree Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Tilehurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. If you’re in Gallowstree Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG4. Whether your property is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Gallowstree Common, we cover Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Around Gallowstree Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Reformation pub, Kidmore End Church of England Primary School and The Warwick School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hartslock.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Gallowstree Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gallowstree Common
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.