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Landlord roof survey in Yattendon, West Berkshire
Landlord roof surveys in Yattendon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Yattendon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Yattendon
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Yattendon are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Yattendon
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Yattendon
Basildon Park, about 4.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Yattendon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Yattendon C.E. Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Yattendon as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Yattendon. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the RG18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Around Yattendon
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub. Yattendon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
Questions from Yattendon
Is my home in Yattendon listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Goring & Streatley station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Yattendon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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