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Landlord roof survey in Horncastle, Reading
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Horncastle. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In an older home around Horncastle, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
For a price for your roof in Horncastle, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horncastle
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
About our landlord roof survey in Horncastle
We survey let and shared roofs in Horncastle and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Horncastle drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Horncastle (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check the loft space can be accessed
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
FAQs for Horncastle
Is my home in Horncastle listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Horncastle?
Yes, Horncastle is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
What affects the price in Horncastle
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Horncastle, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Horncastle
About 2.8 miles north lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Horncastle has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces like Calcot Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kennet Valley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Horncastle. Horncastle is one of the places in Reading we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in RG30 and RG31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane. We also cover the places around Horncastle: Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Horncastle is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Around Horncastle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Elvian School, Prospect School and Calcot Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Horncastle is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.