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Roof survey in Little Frieth, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Little Frieth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Little Frieth: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Little Frieth are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Little Frieth questions
How do I find out if my home in Little Frieth is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Marlow station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is 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 experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
How do I book a survey in Little Frieth?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Why get it checked now?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Around Little Frieth, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Little Frieth
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Towns and villages near Little Frieth
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Prices for roof surveys in Little Frieth
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Little Frieth homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Little Frieth is about 3 miles from Wycombe Air Park. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Marlow station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like Frieth Church of England Combined School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Historic houses such as Stonor Park, about 3.1 miles west, show how far back building around Little Frieth goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Little Frieth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Little Frieth and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG9. If you need a roof survey at a property on Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Little Frieth, we cover Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Little Frieth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Yew Tree pub and the streets around them. Little Frieth’s nearest station is Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east. A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (5 miles east) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Yoesden.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Little Frieth can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Little Frieth, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.