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Landlord roof survey in Hermitage, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Hermitage, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Hermitage: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Hermitage may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hermitage and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Other services in Hermitage
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Hermitage, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Different roofs, different checks
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 as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Local roofs in Hermitage
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Hermitage has a long history of building, with Shaw House about 3.4 miles south-west. 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.
Take a building like Hermitage Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Hermitage are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Berkshire, we cover Hermitage. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG18. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hermitage
Around Hermitage, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hermitage include Snelsmore Common.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hermitage
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury Racecourse station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Hermitage within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
When to book a survey in Hermitage
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see