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Landlord roof survey in Woolhampton, West Berkshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Woolhampton, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys around Woolhampton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Woolhampton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Woolhampton and nearby. Woolhampton is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG7 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Woolhampton Hill, Bath Road and Reed Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Woolhampton: Aldermaston (1 mile south-east), Brimpton (2 miles south-west), Brimpton Common (2 miles south), Heath End (3 miles south) and Padworth (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Near you in Woolhampton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angel pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Woolhampton itself: Midgham station. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (4.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5 miles west). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds and Hosehill Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Woolhampton: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaks into upper flats, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a small place like Woolhampton, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Woolhampton (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Woolhampton
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
Questions from Woolhampton
Is my home in Woolhampton listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Midgham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Woolhampton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.