West Berkshire · London and the South East
Stockcross Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Stockcross, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Stockcross
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Stockcross are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Stockcross
With Benham Park about 0.6 miles south-east, Stockcross sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Stockcross C.E. School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. 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.
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Stockcross work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Stockcross is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of RG20 for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Stockcross
In Stockcross, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School, The Rising Sun pub and Hamstead Marshall Park. The closest station to Stockcross is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Stockcross include Rack Marsh.
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Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stockcross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stockcross
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Stockcross
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
Stockcross: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Newbury station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Stockcross?
Yes, Stockcross is covered. 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Stockcross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Stockcross, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stockcross
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.