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Landlord roof survey in Winnersh, Wokingham
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Winnersh? You can book a landlord roof survey in Winnersh and across Wokingham, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in Winnersh
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Winnersh, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Winnersh?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you own a rental within reach of Winnersh station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Winnersh: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Winnersh station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Winnersh?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Winnersh?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
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 around your tenants.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Winnersh is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Landlord roof surveys in Winnersh: local notes
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Roofs in Winnersh get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG41 and RG10. We cover properties on Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road and the roads around them. With the B3030 close by, Winnersh is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham.
Landmarks near Winnersh
Around Winnersh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Poachers pub, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and Winnersh Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Winnersh itself: Winnersh station. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Lavells Lake and South Lake.