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Landlord Roof Survey in Little Frieth
Landlord roof surveys across Little Frieth, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Little Frieth homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Little Frieth has a long history of building, with Stonor Park about 3.1 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often 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 you look after a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Little Frieth, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Little Frieth: Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Around Little Frieth
Around Little Frieth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Yew Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (5 miles east) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Yoesden.
Landlord roof survey in Little Frieth
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks into upper flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Little Frieth may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Little Frieth, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Frieth
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we are asked to look at in Little Frieth
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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FAQs for Little Frieth
Is Little Frieth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marlow station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.