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Landlord roof survey in Harpsden, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Harpsden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Harpsden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harpsden
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular 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 make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Harpsden, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Harpsden (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Harpsden
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Harpsden
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
If you look after a building such as Trinity Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Questions from Harpsden
Can a landlord with a rental near Henley-On-Thames station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Harpsden is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Also near Harpsden
What else we do in Harpsden
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Harpsden
Historic houses like Greys Court, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Harpsden goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Harpsden is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Harpsden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Harpsden and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Harpsden include Harpsden Bottom (1 mile west), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north), Shiplake Cross (1 mile south), Binfield Heath (2 miles south-west) and Lower Assendon (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Harpsden
Around Harpsden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Waterman pub, Gillotts School and Rupert House School and the streets around them. The closest station to Harpsden is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (0.7 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Harpsden includes Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.