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Roof survey in Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys in Highmoor Cross from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
About our roof survey in Highmoor Cross
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and loose ridge or hip tiles, across ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Highmoor Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Highmoor Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Highmoor Cross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Highmoor Cross
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Greys Court, about 1.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Highmoor Cross. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. Landlords with a home close to Henley-On-Thames station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Highmoor Cross are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Highmoor Cross. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG9. That includes homes and businesses on Holly Close and The Glebe. We also cover the places around Highmoor Cross: Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Highmoor Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dog and Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. The countryside around Highmoor Cross includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
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Why act early in Highmoor Cross
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Highmoor Cross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Highmoor Cross
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Questions from Highmoor Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highmoor Cross?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Highmoor Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this a RICS 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.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Highmoor Cross?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.