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Pre-purchase roof survey in Shepherd's Green, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Shepherd's Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Shepherd's Green
Buyers in Shepherd's Green and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and flashings that have lifted or split.
For a small place like Shepherd's Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Shepherd's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shepherd's Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Towns and villages near Shepherd's Green
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shepherd's Green: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Shepherd's Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RG9. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Shepherds Green and Satwell Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Shepherd's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and The Lamb pub. The closest station to Shepherd's Green is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). Open spaces near Shepherd's Green include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Shepherd's Green?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Greys Court lies about 0.7 miles east, so building around Shepherd's Green goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
FAQs for Shepherd's Green
Will you come out to Shepherd's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Shepherd's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Shepherd's Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Shepherd's Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.