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Little Hungerford Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Little Hungerford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Little Hungerford
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Little Hungerford, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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 frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Hungerford
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Questions from Little Hungerford
How do I find out if my home in Little Hungerford is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Little Hungerford?
Yes, Little Hungerford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally 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.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little Hungerford
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Shaw House, about 4.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Little Hungerford goes. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury Racecourse station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We visit Little Hungerford as part of our work across West Berkshire. Little Hungerford is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
We work across RG18 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
What’s near Little Hungerford
Around Little Hungerford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Hungerford include Snelsmore Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
What we are asked to look at in Little Hungerford
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
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The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Little Hungerford, 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.