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Landlord roof survey in Halfway, West Berkshire
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Halfway and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Halfway
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Halfway (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Halfway, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Halfway homes and their roofs
With Benham Park about 1.9 miles east, Halfway sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Hamstead Marshall Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Halfway is about 4 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Halfway and the surrounding area. Halfway is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the A4, Halfway is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Halfway include Clapton (2 miles north-west), Wickham (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north), Upper Denford (3 miles west) and Lower Denford (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Lambourn (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Halfway
We work in homes and buildings around The Halfway pub and Hamstead Marshall Park, among other places. Halfway’s nearest station is Kintbury station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
Towns and villages near Halfway
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Useful tips for Halfway property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older and listed buildings around Halfway may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Common questions in Halfway
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Halfway?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Kintbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you work in Halfway?
Yes. We survey roofs in Halfway and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Halfway
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks