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West Reading Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in West Reading from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in West Reading
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says 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. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around West Reading, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in West Reading
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broad Street Mall, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near West Reading
Also in West Reading
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in West Reading
How do I find out if my home in West Reading is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to West Reading?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to West Reading is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Reading
About 2.8 miles north-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around West Reading has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Homes near green spaces such as Round Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Battle School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Bookings from West Reading are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlord roof surveys in RG30, RG1 and RG31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road, and we cover them all. West Reading sits on or near the A4, which makes travel easy. We also cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading.
Around West Reading
Typical jobs here are in homes near The WREN School, Round Copse and The Rose And Thistle Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Reading itself: Reading West station. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.