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Landlord Roof Survey in Wash Water
Landlord roof surveys in Wash Water and the rest of West Berkshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Landlord roof survey in Wash Water: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Somewhere as small as Wash Water, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Wash Water (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Wash Water?
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Also near Wash Water
What else we do in Wash Water
Questions from Wash Water
I let a flat near Newbury station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Wash Water listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Do you cover Wash Water for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Wash Water and the rest of West Berkshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Landlord roof surveys around Wash Water
With Highclere Castle about 2.7 miles south, Wash Water sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horris Hill School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces like Sandleford Priory can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Wash Water is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Wash Water as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG20. We cover properties on Penwood Road and Andover Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wash Water: Enborne Row (1 mile north-west), Wash Common (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile east), Penwood (1 mile south-west) and Woolton Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Around Wash Water
Around Wash Water, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Park House School, Falkland Primary School and The Woodpecker pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.8 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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 is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Wash Water, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wash Water can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.