West Berkshire · London and the South East
Inkpen Common Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Inkpen Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Inkpen Common homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Stargroves about 2.7 miles south-east, Inkpen Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Laurence, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. If you’re in Inkpen Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Inkpen Common is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
We work across RG17 and RG20 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Inkpen Common include Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Inkpen Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown and Garter pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Inkpen Common
We survey let and shared roofs in Inkpen Common and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Inkpen Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Inkpen Common, access is typically 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 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Inkpen Common: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Inkpen Common?
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 you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Inkpen Common?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Inkpen Common can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Inkpen Common
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.