West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Theale
Need a landlord roof survey in Theale? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Theale
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular 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 weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Houses in smaller places like Theale can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Theale (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Also near Theale
What else we do in Theale
Landlord roof surveys in Theale: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Theale. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Theale C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Theale gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Theale is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, High Street and Bath Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Theale
In Theale, that means homes and buildings near Theale Green Community School, Red Lion pub and Calcot Park and the streets around them. Theale has its own railway station: Theale station. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Theale include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Theale, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange 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 phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Theale: your questions answered
Is my home in Theale listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Theale?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Theale?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Theale and across West Berkshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Theale?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
For landlords with property near Theale station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Useful tips for Theale property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Theale
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks