Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Purley on Thames
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Purley on Thames? You can book a landlord roof survey in Purley on Thames and across Oxfordshire.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Purley on Thames
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at choked outlets and gutters and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Purley on Thames can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Purley on Thames
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Purley on Thames, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Purley on Thames homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Mapledurham House, about 0.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Purley on Thames. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Round Copse is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Purley on Thames as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in RG8, RG31 and RG4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road. We also cover the places around Purley on Thames: Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Purley on Thames
Typical jobs here are in homes near Denefield School, Round Copse and Roebuck pub and the streets around them. Purley on Thames’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Questions from Purley on Thames
Will you come out to Purley on Thames?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tilehurst station?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Why act early in Purley on Thames
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. On a bungalow or cottage around Purley on Thames, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Purley on Thames
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Purley on Thames
More services for Purley on Thames
What affects the price in Purley on Thames
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.