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Landlord roof survey in Wargrave, Wokingham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Wargrave, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Wargrave: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
In a smaller place like Wargrave, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Wargrave (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Common roof problems in Wargrave
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Wargrave
Is my home in Wargrave listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wargrave station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Around Wargrave, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wargrave
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.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in Wargrave: local notes
Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wargrave goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park such as Loddon Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take a building like Robert Piggott CofE Infant School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever you are in Wargrave, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Wokingham coverage includes Wargrave and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Wargrave
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Loddon Nature Reserve, The Piggott School and The White Hart pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wargrave is Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wargrave includes Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
Towns and villages near Wargrave
Other services in Wargrave
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Homes around Wargrave often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes