West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Goose Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Goose Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goose Hill
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Goose Hill and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We are often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Goose Hill
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you let a flat or house near Thatcham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Are they insured for the work?
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Goose Hill
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
FAQs for Goose Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Goose Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goose Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Goose Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Goose Hill
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Ashford Hill Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Goose Hill and the surrounding area. Goose Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG19 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
What’s near Goose Hill
In Goose Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Hurst School, The Travellers Friend pub and Cheam School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Thatcham Reed Beds.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Goose Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.