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Landlord roof survey in Great Lea Common, West Berkshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Great Lea Common? You can book a landlord roof survey in Great Lea Common and across West Berkshire.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Outbuildings and barns around Great Lea Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Great Lea Common
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Great Lea Common: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Great Lea Common and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photos. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
In a small place like Great Lea Common, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Great Lea Common, access is typically 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 let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Great Lea Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Places near Great Lea Common
Also in Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common homes and their roofs
The wider area around Great Lea Common has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles south. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces such as Pearman's Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Oracle, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Great Lea Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Great Lea Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
What’s near Great Lea Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Geoffrey Field Junior School, Ryeish Green School and Pearman's Copse and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Lea Common is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Great Lea Common
How do I find out if my home in Great Lea Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Great Lea Common?
Yes, Great Lea Common is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.