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Landlord roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. 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 will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stratfield Mortimer, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Stratfield Mortimer
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stratfield Mortimer goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From houses to flats and shops in Stratfield Mortimer, the roof can be surveyed. Stratfield Mortimer is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Around Stratfield Mortimer
Around Stratfield Mortimer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Stratfield Mortimer itself: Mortimer station. Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Stratfield Mortimer include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Stratfield Mortimer
What else we do in Stratfield Mortimer
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Stratfield Mortimer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Common questions in Stratfield Mortimer
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mortimer station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Stratfield Mortimer within the area you cover?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For an older house near a landmark like Saint John The Evangelist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stratfield Mortimer can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.