Reading · London and the South East
Play Hatch Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Play Hatch, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Surveys for landlords and agents in Play Hatch
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Play Hatch and across Reading can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Play Hatch
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Play Hatch and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaks into upper flats.
In a small place like Play Hatch, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 frequently where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Local roofs in Play Hatch
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Mapledurham House, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Play Hatch. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Andrew's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Oracle, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in Play Hatch, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Play Hatch is one of the places in Reading where we work.
Landlord roof surveys in RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Play Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading Blue Coat School and The Shoulder of Mutton pub. The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Alder Moors and South Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Why act early in Play Hatch
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 know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Play Hatch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Play Hatch, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Play Hatch
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Questions from Play Hatch
Do you cover smaller places like Play Hatch?
Yes, Play Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Play Hatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Play Hatch, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.