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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fawley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Fawley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fawley: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are signs of past leaks inside the loft and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Fawley are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Fawley (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Fawley
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses such as Greenlands, about 1.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Fawley goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. In Fawley, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Fawley. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Fawley
Around Fawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fawley Court and Temple Island and The Walnut Tree pub. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Fawley: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Fawley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Fawley in the area you cover?
Yes, Fawley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Fawley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fawley
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Fawley
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary the Virgin's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring