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Landlord Roof Survey in Ryeish Green
Need a landlord roof survey in Ryeish Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Ryeish Green
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases 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. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Ryeish Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ryeish Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Nearby places to Ryeish Green
Also in Ryeish Green
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s 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, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Common roof problems in Ryeish Green
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Pearman's Copse is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
FAQs for Ryeish Green
Do you cover smaller places like Ryeish Green?
Yes, Ryeish Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading Green Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Local roofs in Ryeish Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ryeish Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ryeish Green is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Ryeish Green as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ryeish Green.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Ryeish Green include Three Mile Cross (1 mile north-west), Shinfield (1 mile north-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north) and Whitley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Ryeish Green
Around Ryeish Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pearman's Copse, Shinfield Infant and Nursery School and Ryeish Green School, among other places. The closest station to Ryeish Green is Reading Green Park station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (3.5 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Ryeish Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.