Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Aston, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Aston, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Aston
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a small place like Aston, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Aston (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Common questions in Aston
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Aston?
Yes, Aston is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Aston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Aston?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aston
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Why act early in Aston
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For older village homes like those around Aston, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aston
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof surveys around Aston
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Aston has a long history of building, with Greenlands about 1 mile north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live near a park such as Fawley Court and Temple Island, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Aston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Aston. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Aston
We work in homes and buildings around Flower Pot Hotel and Fawley Court and Temple Island, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.