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Roof survey in Harpsden, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Harpsden, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Harpsden
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed debris building up in roof valleys and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Harpsden (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Harpsden
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Trinity Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Harpsden is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Harpsden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Harpsden is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG9 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Harpsden: Harpsden Bottom (1 mile west), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north), Shiplake Cross (1 mile south), Binfield Heath (2 miles south-west) and Lower Assendon (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (12 miles north).
Around Harpsden
We work in homes and buildings around The Jolly Waterman pub, Gillotts School and Rupert House School. Harpsden’s nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (0.7 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Harpsden includes Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Do you need a roof survey in Harpsden?
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Living close to Mill Meadows is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
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How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
To get a price for roof surveys in Harpsden, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Harpsden can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harpsden
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Harpsden: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Henley-On-Thames station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Will you come out to Harpsden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Harpsden?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.