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Landlord Roof Survey in Mortimer West End
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Mortimer West End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Mortimer West End
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often 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 help when arranging access with residents. We’re often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and flashings that have come away, on converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Mortimer West End, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
When to book a survey in Mortimer West End
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St.Saviours, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Mortimer West End
How do I find out if my home in Mortimer West End is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Mortimer West End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Mortimer West End?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mortimer West End
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and letting agents in Mortimer West End book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Mortimer West End
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mortimer West End goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Mortimer West End is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Berkshire, we cover Mortimer West End and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG7. You’ll find streets like Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road. If you’re just outside Mortimer West End, we cover Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Near you in Mortimer West End
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Red Lion Public House and The Willink School. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east. A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Mortimer West End, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.