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Landlord roof survey in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Swallowfield? You can book a landlord roof survey in Swallowfield and across West Berkshire, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Swallowfield
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Swallowfield 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Swallowfield
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Stratfield Saye House about 2.6 miles south-west, Swallowfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Lambs Lane Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Swallowfield can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Swallowfield.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Swallowfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oakbank, Swallowfield Meadow and The Crown pub. For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Swallowfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Swallowfield
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Nearby places to Swallowfield
Other services in Swallowfield
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Swallowfield
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Homes near green spaces like Swallowfield Meadow can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why act early in Swallowfield
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. For older village homes like those around Swallowfield, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Swallowfield questions
Is my home in Swallowfield listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Mortimer station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will 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 drop us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Swallowfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Deal with urgent items first
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.