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Landlord roof survey in Sulhamstead, West Berkshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Sulhamstead from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Sulhamstead
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sulhamstead property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sulhamstead
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Places near Sulhamstead
Other services in Sulhamstead
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Sulhamstead can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sulhamstead
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you look after a building such as Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Theale station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sulhamstead and the surrounding area. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Sulhamstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Sulhamstead: Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Sulhamstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Spring Inn, The Willink School and The Willink School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sulhamstead
Can a landlord with a rental near Theale station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Sulhamstead within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Sulhamstead?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Common roof problems in Sulhamstead
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone