Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Stubbles, Oxfordshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Stubbles and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Stubbles
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Basildon Park, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Stubbles goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Goring & Streatley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Stubbles are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG8. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Stubbles
For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
How a landlord roof survey works in Stubbles
We survey let and shared roofs in Stubbles and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Stubbles (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stubbles
What else we do in Stubbles
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Stubbles can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stubbles
Is my home in Stubbles listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Goring & Streatley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you cover Stubbles?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stubbles, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
When to book a survey in Stubbles
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you live in an older home near Church of St Clement, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Stubbles
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.