Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Cholsey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Cholsey, with photos and a written report.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Cholsey
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Cholsey, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Cholsey (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cholsey
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Arranging work in a smaller place like Cholsey is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Cholsey
Can a landlord with a rental near Cholsey station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Cholsey within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof surveys in Cholsey: local notes
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Cholsey has a long history of building, with Brightwell Manor about 2.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cholsey Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Cholsey station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Cholsey work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cholsey. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across OX10 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Around Cholsey
We work in homes and buildings around Wallingford School, Cranford House School and Morning Star pub. Cholsey has its own railway station: Cholsey station. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Cholsey is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
Also in Cholsey
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cholsey
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys