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Landlord roof survey in Hollington, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hollington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollington
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollington
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hollington
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, 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. With Stargroves about 0.8 miles north-west, Hollington sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like Church of St Thomas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like St Thomas' Church of England Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hollington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Hollington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Hollington include Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Around Hollington
For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
FAQs for Hollington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kintbury station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Hollington within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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 look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Hollington
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Hollington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.