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Landlord Roof Survey in Padworth Common
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Padworth Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Padworth Common
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Older buildings in small places like Padworth Common may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Padworth Common?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you look after a building like The Willink School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Padworth Common
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. 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.
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Padworth Common, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Rectory Road and Baughurst Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
What’s near Padworth Common
In Padworth Common, that means homes and buildings near Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aldermaston station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Padworth Common
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldermaston station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Padworth Common?
Yes, Padworth Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Padworth Common
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Padworth Common, 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 agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Padworth Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.