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Landlord roof survey in Midgham, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Midgham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Midgham questions
Will you come out to Midgham?
Yes, Midgham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Midgham?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Landlord roof survey in Midgham: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Midgham, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Midgham (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Midgham
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Midgham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Useful tips for Midgham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Midgham?
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Midgham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Landlord roof surveys in Midgham: local notes
With Shaw House about 4.9 miles west, Midgham 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Matthew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Midgham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Midgham include Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Midgham
In Midgham, that means homes and buildings near Coach & Horses pub and Kennet School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Midgham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.