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Roof survey in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys around Fawley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof survey in Fawley: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a small place like Fawley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Fawley (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Fawley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Homes near green spaces like Fawley Court and Temple Island can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
Towns and villages near Fawley
What else we do in Fawley
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Outbuildings and barns around Fawley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
What a roof survey looks like in Fawley
The wider area around Fawley has a long history of building, with Greenlands about 1.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like St Mary the Virgin's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Fawley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG9 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Fawley include Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
Around Fawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fawley Court and Temple Island and The Walnut Tree pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Fawley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Your report arrives by email, with photos 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 explained in plain words.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Fawley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Fawley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fawley?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Fawley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.