West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Highclere
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Highclere, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Highclere: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, 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. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Highclere, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Highclere, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like Highclere, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Local roofs in Highclere
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. Historic houses such as Highclere Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Highclere goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Woolton Hill Junior School will know that 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 Church of St Michael Archangel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Highclere and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Highclere is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Highclere: Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Highclere
In Highclere, that means homes and buildings near The Clere School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- 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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Highclere: your questions answered
Is Highclere within the area you cover?
Yes, Highclere is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What insurance do you have?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Highclere?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
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What else we do in Highclere
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Highclere
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.