Warwickshire landlords should inspect roofs twice yearly, clear gutters each autumn, check flashings and ridges, treat moss on shaded slopes, and keep records for compliance and insurance. Catching minor issues protects the property's value and avoids emergency tenant call-outs. A professional annual inspection costs £75–£150 per property.
Landlords in Stratford-upon-Avon and across Warwickshire have a legal obligation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to keep the structure of a property, including the roof, in good repair. Beyond the legal obligation, a proactive maintenance approach prevents the mid-tenancy emergency calls that are significantly more expensive to resolve than planned maintenance.
We recommend a minimum annual inspection for all rental properties in Stratford and Warwickshire. The inspection should cover: gutters cleared and downpipes flushed, visible ridge and verge tiles checked for movement, accessible flashings checked for separation, flat roofs inspected for surface condition, and a loft void check where accessible. For properties near the Avon Valley floor, two inspections per year are advisable.
Under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, landlords must keep rented property free from serious hazards, which includes maintaining a weathertight roof throughout the tenancy.
— Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
A gutter clear costs £80 to £200. A damp wall treatment from a blocked gutter costs £500 to £2,000. A ridge tile repair costs £200 to £500. A ceiling repair from a roof leak that developed from an unaddressed ridge failure costs £400 to £1,500, plus the roof repair. The economics of planned maintenance are straightforward.
For insurance and dispute purposes, annual inspection reports provide evidence of a landlord's proactive maintenance approach. We provide written inspection reports with photographs for all annual inspection visits across Stratford and Warwickshire. These are accepted by all major UK landlord insurance providers as evidence of maintenance compliance.
Call 01789 509542 to discuss an annual inspection contract for your Stratford portfolio.
Discuss a ContractMinimum annually. Properties near the Avon Valley floor with significant tree canopy should be inspected twice per year. After any significant storm event, a visual inspection from ground level should be carried out within 24 to 48 hours to identify any obvious damage requiring emergency repair.
If a roof leak can be shown to have existed and been unreported or unrepaired for a significant period, the landlord may have liability for resulting damage to a tenant's belongings. Proactive maintenance with documented inspection records is the primary defence. Annual inspections with written reports demonstrate active compliance with the maintenance obligation.
Yes. We offer annual inspection contracts for individual properties and for landlord portfolios across Stratford and Warwickshire. Contact us on 01789 509542 to discuss a programme appropriate for your portfolio size and locations.
Our landlord inspection reports include: photographs of the roof covering, ridge, verge, hips, valleys, flashings and gutters; a written summary of condition and any defects found; a priority rating for any issues identified; and a cost estimate for any work recommended. Reports are provided in a format accepted by UK landlord insurance providers.
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