Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Catslip Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Catslip. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Catslip: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Somewhere as small as Catslip, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Catslip (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Catslip
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Catslip has a long history of building, with Greys Court about 2.2 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Nettlebed Community School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Catslip is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Catslip and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Catslip include Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Catslip
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sun Inn Public House. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.4 miles south-east. Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Catslip
How do I find out if my home in Catslip is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Catslip within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Catslip
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Towns and villages near Catslip
What else we do in Catslip
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Catslip can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks