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Trench Green Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Trench Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Trench Green: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Trench Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Trench Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Trench Green?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Trench Green
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 1.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Trench Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Tilehurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We survey roofs in Trench Green across London and South East England. Trench Green is one of the towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Trench Green: Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Near you in Trench Green
Around Trench Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pack Horse Public House. Trench Green’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Trench Green include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Nearby places to Trench Green
What else we do in Trench Green
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Trench Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Trench Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Trench Green and across Reading can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. In a place like Trench Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Trench Green
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Trench Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tilehurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Trench Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Trench Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.