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Landlord roof survey in Upper Green, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Upper Green: what you get
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a small place like Upper Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Upper Green questions
I let a flat near Kintbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Landlord roof surveys around Upper Green
About 2.9 miles south-east lies Stargroves, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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 Kintbury station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Inkpen Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Green and the rest of West Berkshire. Upper Green is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG17. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Upper Green
Around Upper Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crown and Garter pub. The closest station to Upper Green is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Upper Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Also near Upper Green
What else we do in Upper Green
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Upper Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.