West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sheepdrove, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Sheepdrove. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Sheepdrove
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. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats, across rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a small place like Sheepdrove, 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 often where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older and listed buildings around Sheepdrove may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Sheepdrove homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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 Sheepdrove has a long history of building, with Ashdown House about 3.9 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Sheepdrove, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Berkshire, we cover Sheepdrove. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG17. We also cover Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Sheepdrove
For a walk, there is Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Sheepdrove: your questions answered
Will you come out to Sheepdrove?
Yes, Sheepdrove is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Sheepdrove?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Sheepdrove is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Sheepdrove needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.