West Berkshire · London and the South East
Speenhamland Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Speenhamland, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Speenhamland
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and leaking joints at party walls.
In a smaller place like Speenhamland, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Speenhamland homes and their roofs
About 0.5 miles north-east lies Shaw House, a reminder of how long the area around Speenhamland has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park such as Victoria Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Newbury station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Speenhamland for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Berkshire, we cover Speenhamland. There is also a page for Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG14 and RG20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane. Being close to the A4, Speenhamland is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Speenhamland has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Speenhamland
Typical jobs here are in homes near The High Horse pub, Trinity School and Trinity School, among other places. The closest station to Speenhamland is Newbury station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Speenhamland include Rack Marsh.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Speenhamland
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Speenhamland?
Yes. Speenhamland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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 aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Towns and villages near Speenhamland
What else we do in Speenhamland
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Speenhamland?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Anyone responsible for a site like Speenhamland School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Homes in smaller places like Speenhamland can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Speenhamland is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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 part is for a survey.
What affects the price in Speenhamland
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Speenhamland, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.