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Landlord roof survey in Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Lower Assendon, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Questions from Lower Assendon
I let a flat near Henley-On-Thames station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Assendon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is Lower Assendon in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lower Assendon, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Landlord roof survey in Lower Assendon: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Assendon are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs in Lower Assendon
The wider area around Lower Assendon has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 1.6 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park like Fawley Court and Temple Island, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Rupert House School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lower Assendon for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lower Assendon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG9. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Old Bix Road and Fair Mile or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Lower Assendon
We work in homes and buildings around Golden Ball Public House, Fawley Court and Temple Island and Gillotts School. The closest station to Lower Assendon is Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Lower Assendon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Why act early in Lower Assendon
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Lower Assendon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Lower Assendon, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.