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Landlord roof survey in Silchester, West Berkshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Silchester. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Silchester questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bramley (Hants) station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Silchester listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Silchester?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silchester
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and missing or loose roof coverings, on converted houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Silchester are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, 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.
- Where
- Silchester (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Silchester
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Silchester goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Silchester Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. In Silchester, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Berkshire, we cover Silchester. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Near you in Silchester
We work in homes and buildings around Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Silchester’s nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Silchester, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Around Silchester, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
When to book a survey in Silchester
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.