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Roof survey in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Middle Assendon, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Local roofs in Middle Assendon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Henley-On-Thames station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Historic houses such as Greys Court, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Middle Assendon goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Middle Assendon and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Middle Assendon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Middle Assendon, we cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Middle Assendon
Around Middle Assendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fawley Court and Temple Island and Rainbow Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Middle Assendon
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Middle Assendon can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Middle Assendon: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Henley-On-Thames station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Middle Assendon?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What does a roof survey cost?
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Middle Assendon
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What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs