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Landlord roof survey in Newbury, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Newbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Newbury
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Semis and terraces in a town like Newbury share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Newbury
About 1 mile north lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Newbury has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like St Nicolas C.E. Junior School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Nicolas Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Newbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square. Newbury sits on or near the A4 and A339. Close by, we survey roofs in Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Near you in Newbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Victoria Park, The Diamond Tap and St Bartholomew's School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Newbury itself: Newbury station. A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Newbury includes Audrey's Meadow.
Places near Newbury
What else we do in Newbury
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through normally has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Newbury as anywhere.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
Newbury: your questions answered
Is my home in Newbury listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Newbury?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Useful tips for Newbury property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Newbury often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes