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Wash Common Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Wash Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Wash Common
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Houses in smaller places like Wash Common can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wash Common: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Wash Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Landlord roof surveys in Wash Common: local notes
About 2.4 miles north-west lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Wash Common has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Falkland Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to St Luke Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Newbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Wash Common and the rest of West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Wash Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG14 and RG20 for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Around Wash Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horris Hill School, Park House School and The Gun pub, among other places. The closest station to Wash Common is Newbury station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Towns and villages near Wash Common
What else we do in Wash Common
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a smaller place like Wash Common, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wash Common
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Wash Common, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
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.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wash Common
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.