West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Padworth
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Padworth from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Padworth
We survey let and shared roofs in Padworth and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Padworth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Padworth: local notes
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
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. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether the building in Padworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG7. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Padworth: Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Padworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. Padworth’s nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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.
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How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Padworth, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
FAQs for Padworth
Do you cover smaller places like Padworth?
Yes. Padworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Aldermaston station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Padworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Padworth
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Padworth
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes