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Upper Eddington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Eddington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
Upper Eddington homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hungerford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Hungerford Methodist Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Eddington and nearby. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Upper Eddington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate. Upper Eddington sits on or near the A4, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Upper Eddington, we cover Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Upper Eddington
We work in homes and buildings around John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub, among other places. The closest station to Upper Eddington is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Not far away are Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Landlord roof survey in Upper Eddington: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Eddington, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upper Eddington
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Upper Eddington
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Upper Eddington
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Eddington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Eddington?
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 I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Eddington
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Upper Eddington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.