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Landlord roof survey in Newtown, Wokingham
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Newtown and across Wokingham.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
Newtown questions
Do you cover smaller places like Newtown?
Yes, Newtown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Reading station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Landlord roof survey in Newtown: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and flashings that have come away, across rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Around Newtown, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In a smaller place like Newtown, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Newtown
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For businesses in and around places such as The Oracle, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Newtown, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Local roofs in Newtown
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 4.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Newtown 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.
For landlords with property near Reading station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to St John and St Stephen: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Bookings from Newtown are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Wokingham.
All of RG1, RG6 and RG4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Newtown, we cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
What’s near Newtown
In Newtown, that means homes and buildings near University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.