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Landlord Roof Survey in Knowl Hill
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Knowl Hill and across Wokingham.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
How a landlord roof survey works in Knowl Hill
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We are frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Knowl Hill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Knowl Hill (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Knowl Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Knowl Hill homes and their roofs
With Harleyford Manor about 3 miles north, Knowl Hill sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Wargrave station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Anywhere in Knowl Hill, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG10. Whether your property is on Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Knowl Hill include Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Around Knowl Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables. Knowl Hill’s nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Knowl Hill includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Common questions in Knowl Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Knowl Hill?
Yes, Knowl Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wargrave station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Knowl Hill?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.