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Landlord Roof Survey in Mortimer
Landlord roof surveys around Mortimer, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Mortimer
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, 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. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and worn ridges, hips and verges, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
In a smaller place like Mortimer, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Mortimer
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Mortimer station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Local roofs in Mortimer
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Stratfield Saye House, about 3.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mortimer. 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.
Trees in and around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Mortimer Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mortimer. Mortimer is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field, all of which we cover. Other places close to Mortimer include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Mortimer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. Mortimer’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer include Hosehill Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mortimer
Landlords and letting agents in Mortimer book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Mortimer, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Questions from Mortimer
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mortimer station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Mortimer listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. 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. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Mortimer is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.