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Landlord Roof Survey in Newtown Common
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Newtown Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newtown Common
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Newtown Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Newtown Common
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we are asked to look at in Newtown Common
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Living close to Sandleford Priory is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Newtown Common
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Newtown Common has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 3.1 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Horris Hill School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Newtown Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Newtown Common
We work in homes and buildings around Park House School and Sandleford Priory, among other places. The closest station to Newtown Common is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtown Common includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown Common
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Newtown Common, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Newtown Common
Is my home in Newtown Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you work in Newtown Common?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Newtown Common.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Newtown Common?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.