West Berkshire · London and the South East
Stone Copse Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Stone Copse from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Copse
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a 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. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Older buildings in small places like Stone Copse may be 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 often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common questions in Stone Copse
Do you cover smaller places like Stone Copse?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone Copse?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Also near Stone Copse
More services for Stone Copse
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Stone Copse
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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 Shaw House about 1 mile south-west, Stone Copse sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you live near a park such as Victoria Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Stone Copse and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Stone Copse and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG18. We also cover the places around Stone Copse: Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
What’s near Stone Copse
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, Trinity School and Trinity School. The closest station to Stone Copse is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Nature Discovery Centre.
When to book a survey in Stone Copse
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Stone Copse, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.