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Roof surveys in RG9
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across RG9, covering Henley-on-Thames, Lower Shiplake and Nettlebed. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in RG9
- Henley-on-Thames
- Lower Shiplake
- Nettlebed
- Binfield Heath
- Stoke Row
- Peppard Hill
- Frieth
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Kingwood Common
- Shiplake Cross
- Nuffield
- Little Frieth
- Remenham Hill
- Bix
- Catslip
- Highmoor Cross
- Lower Assendon
- Middle Assendon
- Shepherd's Green
- Turville
- Highmoor
- Aston
- Cookley Green
- Fawley
- Fingest
- Harpsden Bottom
- Harpsden
- Heath End
- Mill End
- Northend
- Remenham
- Shiplake
- Turville Heath
- Fawley Bottom
- Stonor
- Sonning Common
Surveys we offer in RG9
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll suggest the right survey: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About roof surveys in RG9
Our roof surveys cover RG9 and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re often asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on flat roofs, the roof space and natural slate.
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How our prices work
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Around Henley-on-Thames
Around Henley-on-Thames, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Meadows, Holy Trinity Church and Saracen's Head pub. Also close by are Rupert House School (0.6 miles north), Gillotts School (0.8 miles south-west) and Trinity Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Henley-on-Thames itself: Henley-On-Thames station. Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across RG9
Across RG9, from Henley-on-Thames, Sonning Common and Lower Shiplake outwards, roofs range from old slate and clay tile to modern concrete tiles and flat roofs. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. Ridges, verges and flashings in RG9 are where it normally shows.
Henley-on-Thames: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Trinity Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Greys Court lies about 2.3 miles west, so building around Henley-on-Thames goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Common roof problems in RG9
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
What affects the price in RG9
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for RG9
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. 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.
How do I arrange a roof survey in RG9?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.