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Landlord Roof Survey in Sonning
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Sonning and across Reading.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sonning
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sonning Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Twyford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Sonning gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Reading.
All of RG4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Sonning include the B478 and B4446, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Around Sonning
In Sonning, that means homes and buildings near Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve, Bull Inn and Waingels College and the streets around them. Sonning’s nearest station is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Sonning
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and leaking joints at party walls.
Some older homes in villages like Sonning are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Sonning (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sonning
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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.
What we’re asked to look at in Sonning
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
Living close to Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Sonning, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sonning, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Common questions in Sonning
Is my home in Sonning listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Sonning within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs