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Landlord Roof Survey in Green Park
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Green Park.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof surveys around Green Park
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Green Park has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Reading Green Park station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like St Paul's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. In Green Park, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Green Park is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Here we cover the RG2, RG30 and RG7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Green Park include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Green Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near John Madejski Academy, among other places. Green Park’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
About our landlord roof survey in Green Park
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Green Park (RG2, RG30, RG7)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Green Park: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Green Park?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading Green Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
You receive a report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Green Park?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
For businesses in and around places like The Oracle, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Green Park, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.