West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hell Corner
Landlord roof surveys across Hell Corner, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Hell Corner
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and people most often book us about choked outlets and gutters and missing or loose roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Hell Corner are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Hell Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older and listed buildings around Hell Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Hell Corner
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
When to book a survey in Hell Corner
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Laurence, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Hell Corner questions
Is Hell Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Hell Corner is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kintbury station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Hell Corner homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Stargroves about 2.6 miles south-east, Hell Corner sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
If you look after a building like Inkpen Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hell Corner, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG17. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Near you in Hell Corner
In Hell Corner, that means homes and buildings near Crown and Garter pub, among other places. The closest station to Hell Corner is Kintbury station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Also near Hell Corner
What else we do in Hell Corner
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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hell Corner and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.