West Berkshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Woodlands St Mary, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Woodlands St Mary, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Woodlands St Mary: your questions answered
Will you come out to Woodlands St Mary?
Yes. Woodlands St Mary is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hungerford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a landlord roof survey works in Woodlands St Mary
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and blocked gutters over flats, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Woodlands St Mary, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Woodlands St Mary (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Woodlands St Mary
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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Woodlands St Mary is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Woodlands St Mary can all book landlord roof surveys. Woodlands St Mary is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ermin Street and Stony Lane. We also cover the places around Woodlands St Mary: Lambourn Woodlands (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (3 miles south), Upper Eddington (3 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Lambourn (3 miles north), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Woodlands St Mary
For rail, the closest station is Hungerford station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. For a walk, there’s Watts Bank.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodlands St Mary
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Woodlands St Mary can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
What affects the price in Woodlands St Mary
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.