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Landlord roof survey in North Heath, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys across North Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
About our landlord roof survey in North Heath
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 and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like North Heath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- North Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as North Heath, 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
What affects the price in North Heath
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Heath
With Shaw House about 3.8 miles south, North Heath sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Chieveley Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover North Heath and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes North Heath and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in North Heath
Around North Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. North Heath’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near North Heath include Snelsmore Common.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
North Heath questions
Will you come out to North Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll then get the report by email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in North Heath?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Common roof problems in North Heath
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report