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Landlord Roof Survey in Skinners Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Skinners Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skinners Green
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Skinners Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Skinners Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Skinners Green
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Skinners Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is Skinners Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Skinners Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I book a survey in Skinners Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Places near Skinners Green
What else we do in Skinners Green
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Skinners Green 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.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Skinners Green homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Benham Park, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Skinners Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like John Rankin Infant and Nursery School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Michael, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Newbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skinners Green and the surrounding area. Skinners Green is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Landlord roof surveys in RG14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Around Skinners Green
In Skinners Green, that means homes and buildings near Park House School, St Bartholomew's School and The Gun pub. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.