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Landlord Roof Survey in Hungerford Green
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Hungerford Green, with photos and a written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Useful tips for Hungerford Green property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford Green
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Hungerford Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Hungerford Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Hungerford Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Landlord roof surveys in Hungerford Green: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses like Basildon Park, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hungerford Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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 Goring & Streatley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like The Downs School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Hungerford Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Bell Lane and The Glebe, and we cover them all. We also cover Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hungerford Green
Around Hungerford Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. Hungerford Green’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Hungerford Green includes Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hungerford Green
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hungerford Green
Do you cover smaller places like Hungerford Green?
Yes, Hungerford Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hungerford Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.