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Landlord roof survey in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Landlord roof surveys across Shiplake Cross, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shiplake Cross
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shiplake Cross. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlord roof survey in Shiplake Cross: what you get
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. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and gutters overflowing onto walls.
In a village or hamlet like Shiplake Cross, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Shiplake Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Shiplake Cross?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
For landlords with property near Shiplake station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Shiplake Cross
Other services in Shiplake Cross
Local roofs in Shiplake Cross
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Shiplake Cross has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 3.8 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Shiplake Church of England School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In Shiplake Cross, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in RG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Shiplake Cross, we cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
What’s near Shiplake Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub, The Piggott School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For an older or listed building in a place like Shiplake Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Questions from Shiplake Cross
I let a flat near Shiplake station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shiplake Cross?
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.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is Shiplake Cross in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Shiplake Cross.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.