Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Lower Common
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Lower Common, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Common
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and flashings that have come away, on converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Lower Common (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Do not go up yourself.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
FAQs for Lower Common
How do I find out if my home in Lower Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Crowthorne station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you cover Lower Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Lower Common included.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Common
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles west, Lower Common 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Crowthorne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We visit Lower Common as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG27 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane. We also cover the places around Lower Common: Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
What’s near Lower Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bohunt School Wokingham, White Hart Public House and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowthorne station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Common includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lower Common
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Lower Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.