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Streatley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Streatley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Streatley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- 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 the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Streatley
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Older buildings in small places like Streatley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Streatley (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Streatley
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
When to book a survey in Streatley
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you own a rental within reach of Goring & Streatley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Streatley property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Also near Streatley
Also in Streatley
Local roofs and buyers in Streatley
Basildon Park, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Streatley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Streatley is about 7 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Streatley can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RG8. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Streatley Hill and The Bull Meadow. We also cover the places around Streatley: Goring (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-east), South Stoke (2 miles north), Moulsford (2 miles north) and Elvendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Streatley
Around Streatley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Hotel. The nearest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Outbuildings and barns around Streatley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Streatley
Is my home in Streatley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Streatley within the area you cover?
Yes, Streatley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.