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Landlord roof survey in Cholsey, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Cholsey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Useful tips for Cholsey property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof survey in Cholsey: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked gutters over flats and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a smaller place like Cholsey, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cholsey (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Cholsey
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Cholsey homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Brightwell Manor, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cholsey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Cholsey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cholsey Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Cholsey get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cholsey. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Around Cholsey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallingford School, Cranford House School and Morning Star pub. Cholsey has its own railway station: Cholsey station. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Cholsey, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Common questions in Cholsey
How do I find out if my home in Cholsey is listed?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cholsey station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cholsey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.