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Landlord Roof Survey in Sonning Common
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Sonning Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sonning Common
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Around Sonning Common, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Sonning Common (RG4, RG9)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Sonning Common
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a smaller place like Sonning Common, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sonning Common
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
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Landlord roof surveys around Sonning Common
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Sonning Common has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 2.2 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near The Church of Christ the King, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. We survey roofs in Sonning Common and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Sonning Common is one of the towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Here we cover the RG4 and RG9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Sonning Common has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Sonning Common
We work in homes and buildings around Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, The Warwick School and Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. The closest station to Sonning Common is Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sonning Common is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
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FAQs for Sonning Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sonning Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Henley-On-Thames station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Sonning Common?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Sonning Common
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Sonning Common Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection