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Landlord roof survey in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Winterbourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Winterbourne
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Winterbourne are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Winterbourne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Questions from Winterbourne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winterbourne?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Winterbourne homes and their roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 2.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Winterbourne goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Newbury station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St James: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Winterbourne, as across West Berkshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Winterbourne is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG20 and RG14 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Winterbourne, we cover North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Near you in Winterbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winterbourne include Snelsmore Common.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Winterbourne
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Winterbourne
Other services in Winterbourne
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up 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.
What we’re asked to look at in Winterbourne
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mary Hare School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive