Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Frieth
Need a landlord roof survey in Frieth? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Frieth
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Frieth, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Frieth
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Frieth within the area you cover?
Yes, Frieth is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Towns and villages near Frieth
Also in Frieth
What affects the price in Frieth
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Frieth, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Frieth
West Wycombe Park House, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Frieth. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Frieth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Frieth. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG9. You’ll find streets like Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Near you in Frieth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Yew Tree pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Frieth includes Yoesden.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Frieth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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 be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Frieth
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely