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Landlord roof survey in Sulham, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Sulham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Sulham: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Sulham may be 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Sulham (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a place like Sulham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Sulham
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Local roofs in Sulham
Historic houses such as Mapledurham House, about 2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Sulham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Denefield School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Pangbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sulham is about 4 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Sulham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Sulham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Surveys in RG8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Sulham Lane and Nunhide Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Sulham: Tidmarsh (1 mile west), Little Heath (1 mile south-east), Pangbourne (1 mile north-west), Purley on Thames (1 mile north-east) and Tilehurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sulham
We work in homes and buildings around Pangbourne Primary School. Sulham’s nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
FAQs for Sulham
Is Sulham within the area you cover?
Yes, Sulham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sulham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Sulham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Sulham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sulham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Sulham 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes