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Landlord roof survey in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Lambourn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Lambourn: local notes
Ashdown House, about 2.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Lambourn. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Upper Lambourn, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Landlord roof surveys in RG17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street and Maddle Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Upper Lambourn, we cover Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Around Upper Lambourn
Around Upper Lambourn, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and the streets around them. The countryside around Upper Lambourn includes Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in Upper Lambourn
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Lambourn may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Upper Lambourn
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Upper Lambourn are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Upper Lambourn
More services for Upper Lambourn
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Upper Lambourn?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For any home in Upper Lambourn, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Questions from Upper Lambourn
Is my home in Upper Lambourn listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Upper Lambourn within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Lambourn is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Upper Lambourn?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
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 recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Upper Lambourn needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Lambourn
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 with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- File each roof report for future reference
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses