West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Hampstead Norreys. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Hampstead Norreys
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Hampstead Norreys and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Hampstead Norreys, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hampstead Norreys questions
Is Hampstead Norreys within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hampstead Norreys is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hampstead Norreys
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you look after a building like Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Hampstead Norreys and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Hampstead Norreys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hampstead Norreys
In Hampstead Norreys, that means homes and buildings near The Downs School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (within half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hampstead Norreys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What affects the price in Hampstead Norreys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Hampstead Norreys can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft 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 photos.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Hampstead Norreys
Letting agents and landlords in Hampstead Norreys book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Useful tips for Hampstead Norreys property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.