West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Wickham, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Wickham, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Wickham: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Wickham and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Wickham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wickham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Wickham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Wickham homes and their roofs
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Benham Park about 3.7 miles south-east, Wickham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Swithin: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Kintbury station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wickham and the surrounding area. Across West Berkshire, we cover Wickham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Wickham: Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wickham
In Wickham, that means homes and buildings near The Five Bells pub, among other places. The closest station to Wickham is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
Common roof problems in Wickham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Wickham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Wickham questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Kintbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Wickham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.