Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ipsden Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Ipsden from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Ipsden
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ipsden (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Towns and villages near Ipsden
What else we do in Ipsden
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ipsden
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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. About 4.7 miles south lies Basildon Park, a reminder of how long the area around Ipsden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Langtree School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Cholsey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ipsden is about 8 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Ipsden is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Ipsden. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX10 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street, Fir Close and Crabtree Corner, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ipsden: Heath End (2 miles east), Checkendon (2 miles south-east), Woodcote (2 miles south), Nuffield (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Row (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ipsden
We work in homes and buildings around King William IV Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Cholsey Marsh.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ipsden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Ipsden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Ipsden, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Questions from Ipsden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ipsden?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Ipsden within the area you cover?
Yes, Ipsden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Why act early in Ipsden
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For older village homes like those around Ipsden, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Ipsden, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.