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Heads Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Heads Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
How a landlord roof survey works in Heads Hill
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away.
Village roofs frequently 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Heads Hill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thatcham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Heads Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Heads Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 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.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Heads Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Why it is worth a survey now in Heads Hill
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a place like Heads Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys in Heads Hill: local notes
Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Heads Hill goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Living close to New Greenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near Thatcham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Cheam School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Heads Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Heads Hill is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG19 and RG20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East and the roads around them. Other places close to Heads Hill include Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Heads Hill
Around Heads Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and Kennet School and the streets around them. Heads Hill’s nearest station is Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Towns and villages near Heads Hill
What else we do in Heads Hill
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heads Hill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.