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Roof Survey in Frieth
We carry out roof surveys in Frieth and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frieth
Our roof surveys cover Frieth and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Frieth may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Frieth
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Frieth. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older and listed buildings around Frieth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frieth
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Places near Frieth
Also in Frieth
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
FAQs for Frieth
I let a flat near Marlow station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frieth?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Frieth, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Frieth, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Local roofs in Frieth
Wycombe Air Park is about 2 miles from Frieth. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. West Wycombe Park House, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Frieth. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Marlow station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Frieth, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Frieth. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG9 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field and the roads around them. If you are just outside Frieth, we cover Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
What’s near Frieth
In Frieth, that means homes and buildings near Yew Tree pub. The nearest railway station is Marlow station, about 4.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Yoesden.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.