West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ufton Nervet Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Ufton Nervet, with photos and a written report.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ufton Nervet
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ufton Nervet, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ufton Nervet (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Ufton Nervet
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you look after a building like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Ufton Nervet can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book 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 drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Towns and villages near Ufton Nervet
Also in Ufton Nervet
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ufton Nervet
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common questions in Ufton Nervet
Can a landlord with a rental near Aldermaston station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Ufton Nervet within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Landlord roof surveys in Ufton Nervet: local notes
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Aldermaston station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Ufton Nervet is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Ufton Nervet, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Camp Road and Island Farm Road. We also cover Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile north-east), Ufton Green (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north), Sulhamstead (1 mile north) and Burghfield Hill (1 mile east). Further out, 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).
Around Ufton Nervet
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Willink School, The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Ufton Nervet include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.