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Roof survey in Highmoor, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Highmoor, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
How a roof survey works in Highmoor
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Highmoor, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Highmoor (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Highmoor
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What a roof survey looks like in Highmoor
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 2 miles south-east lies Greys Court, a reminder of how long the area around Highmoor has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stoke Row Church of England School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones 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 is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. In Highmoor, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RG9 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include The Glebe and Holly Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Highmoor include Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
What’s near Highmoor
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dog and Duck pub. For rail, the closest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Warburg Nature Reserve.
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Highmoor needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Highmoor?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For landlords with property near Henley-On-Thames station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. For an older or listed building in a place like Highmoor, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Highmoor: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Henley-On-Thames station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Highmoor is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Highmoor?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.