Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Whitchurch Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Whitchurch Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof survey in Whitchurch Hill: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Whitchurch Hill are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Whitchurch Hill (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Whitchurch Hill questions
Do you cover smaller places like Whitchurch Hill?
Yes, Whitchurch Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Pangbourne station book a roof survey?
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.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How do I book a survey in Whitchurch Hill?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Whitchurch Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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 photos.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Whitchurch Hill
Basildon Park, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitchurch Hill. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Pangbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like The Oratory Preparatory School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Whitchurch Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Whitchurch Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Bec Tithe, Oakdown Close and Hill Bottom Close. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cray's Pond (1 mile north), Woodcote (2 miles north), Hook End (2 miles north-east), Cane End (2 miles east) and Checkendon (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (8 miles north), Chinnor (15 miles north-east) and Tilehurst (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Whitchurch Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whitchurch Primary School, Langtree School and The Sun pub, among other places. Whitchurch Hill’s nearest station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hartslock.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Whitchurch Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses