West Berkshire · London and the South East
Spencers Wood Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Spencers Wood and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Landlord roof survey in Spencers Wood
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a smaller place like Spencers Wood, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Spencers Wood
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Blocked gutters on homes around Spencers Wood overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Spencers Wood
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Spencers Wood
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Parking around Spencers Wood is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Spencers Wood
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Questions from Spencers Wood
Is Spencers Wood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can a landlord with a rental near Reading Green Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. 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.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Spencers Wood?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Landlord roof surveys around Spencers Wood
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Stratfield Saye House about 3.3 miles south, Spencers Wood sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Swallowfield Meadow, 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 Reading Green Park station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Spencers Wood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Spencers Wood is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets like The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Spencers Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Ryeish Green School, The Farriers Arms and Swallowfield Meadow, among other places. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Spencers Wood include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.