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Roof survey in Streatley, Oxfordshire
Independent roof surveys in Streatley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Streatley
We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings alike.
In a small place like Streatley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Streatley (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof surveys in Streatley: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Basildon Park, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Streatley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Streatley is about 7 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Streatley, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Streatley. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG8 is within our area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Streatley Hill and The Bull Meadow, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Streatley: Goring (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-east), South Stoke (2 miles north), Moulsford (2 miles north) and Elvendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
What’s near Streatley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Nearby places to Streatley
Other services in Streatley
Streatley: your questions answered
Is my home in Streatley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Streatley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need a roof survey in Streatley?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Landlords with a home close to Goring & Streatley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Streatley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Outbuildings and barns around Streatley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.