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Landlord Roof Survey in Kintbury
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kintbury, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kintbury
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlord roof survey in Kintbury
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kintbury may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
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
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Kintbury, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Kintbury
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kintbury can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kintbury
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Kintbury questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kintbury?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Kintbury
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. Benham Park, about 3.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kintbury. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Kintbury, the roof can be surveyed. Kintbury is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove and the roads around them. We also cover Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
What’s near Kintbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Prince of Wales pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kintbury itself: Kintbury station. Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kintbury includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.