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South Stoke Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in South Stoke.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Stoke
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses alike.
Some older homes in villages like South Stoke 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as South Stoke, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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FAQs for South Stoke
How do I find out if my home in South Stoke is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Cholsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How do I book a survey in South Stoke?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in South Stoke
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around South Stoke, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in South Stoke
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
When to book a survey in South Stoke
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For landlords with property near Cholsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Stoke
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often 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. Basildon Park, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Stoke. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like South Stoke Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in South Stoke and nearby. Across Oxfordshire, we cover South Stoke. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around South Stoke: Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
What’s near South Stoke
We work in homes and buildings around The Perch and Pike pub and Cranford House School, among other places. The closest station to South Stoke is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.