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Landlord roof survey in Lower Green, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lower Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Green
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Green are 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. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lower Green
With Stargroves about 4.1 miles south-east, Lower Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Kintbury station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Lower Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Berkshire, we cover Lower Green. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Green
Around Lower Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John O'Gaunt School and The Old Craven Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Green is Kintbury station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Nearby places to Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
Questions from Lower Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kintbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Lower Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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 around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Lower Green
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price