West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Thatcham
Landlord roof surveys in Thatcham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Thatcham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Around Thatcham, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Thatcham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
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 use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Local roofs in Thatcham
With Shaw House about 2.7 miles west, Thatcham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near United Reformed Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Spurcroft Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Thatcham and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG19 and RG18 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4, Thatcham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Thatcham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Thatcham
We work in homes and buildings around Kennet School and The Old Chequers Public House. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Thatcham includes Nature Discovery Centre.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thatcham
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Thatcham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Thatcham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
FAQs for Thatcham
How do I find out if my home in Thatcham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Thatcham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Thatcham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Thatcham?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you cover Thatcham for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Thatcham included.
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Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Thatcham, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thatcham
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
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