West Berkshire · London and the South East
Old Warren Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Old Warren and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Old Warren
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and blocked gutters over flats.
Some older homes in villages like Old Warren 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Old Warren, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Questions from Old Warren
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldermaston station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Will you come out to Old Warren?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Warren
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Old Warren homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. The wider area around Old Warren has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 4.8 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St.Saviours, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Aldermaston station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Old Warren, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Old Warren, we cover Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Warren
Around Old Warren, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Nearby places to Old Warren
Other services in Old Warren
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Old Warren, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Old Warren
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.