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Roof Survey in South Stoke
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in South Stoke and across Oxfordshire.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in South Stoke
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like South Stoke, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in South Stoke
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Common questions in South Stoke
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Stoke?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is South Stoke within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Stoke
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Stoke and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around South Stoke frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- 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’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a roof survey looks like in South Stoke
With Basildon Park about 3.5 miles south, South Stoke sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Cholsey station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings like South Stoke Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In South Stoke, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across RG8 for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road. Other places close to South Stoke include Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
What’s near South Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Perch and Pike pub and Cranford House School, among other places. The closest station to South Stoke is Cholsey station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
Also in South Stoke
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Stoke
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What affects the price in South Stoke
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for roof surveys in South Stoke, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.