West Berkshire · London and the South East
Shefford Woodlands Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Shefford Woodlands, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shefford Woodlands
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and letting agents in Shefford Woodlands book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
About our landlord roof survey in Shefford Woodlands
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We are often asked to look into ponding or splits on flat roofs and blocked gutters over flats, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
In a small place like Shefford Woodlands, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Shefford Woodlands homes and their roofs
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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Shefford Woodlands and nearby. Across West Berkshire, we cover Shefford Woodlands and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Shefford Woodlands include East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Shefford Woodlands
The nearest railway station is Hungerford station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Shefford Woodlands?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Shefford Woodlands questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Hungerford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Shefford Woodlands within the area you cover?
Yes, Shefford Woodlands is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Nearby places to Shefford Woodlands
Also in Shefford Woodlands
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Shefford Woodlands, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.