Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Remenham Hill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Remenham Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Remenham Hill
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Being in a small place like Remenham Hill makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Remenham Hill (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Remenham Hill
Also in Remenham Hill
Local roofs and buyers in Remenham Hill
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Remenham Hill has a long history of building, with Greenlands about 1.7 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Remenham Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Remenham Hill is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Remenham Hill is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on White Hill and Aston Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Aston (1 mile north), Remenham (1 mile north-west), Mill End (1 mile north), Cockpole Green (1 mile south-east) and Medmenham (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Thame (15 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Remenham Hill
Around Remenham Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gillotts School, Mill Meadows and Flower Pot Hotel, among other places. Remenham Hill’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (1.1 miles south-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Remenham Hill
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. 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. In a place like Remenham Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Remenham Hill
How do I find out if my home in Remenham Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Remenham Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Remenham Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s 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.
What we’re asked to look at in Remenham Hill
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Remenham Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.