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Landlord Roof Survey in Sindlesham
Landlord roof surveys in Sindlesham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Sindlesham
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Sindlesham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sindlesham (RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Sindlesham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sindlesham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Why act early in Sindlesham
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a small place like Sindlesham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Sindlesham
How do I find out if my home in Sindlesham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Sindlesham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sindlesham
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you let a flat or house near Winnersh station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Bearwood Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We visit Sindlesham as part of our work across Wokingham, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Wokingham, we cover Sindlesham.
Landlord roof surveys in RG41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
What’s near Sindlesham
Around Sindlesham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Walters Arms, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and The Forest School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winnersh station, about 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (under half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sindlesham include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.