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Roof survey in Sulham, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Sulham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Sulham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roof survey in Sulham
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Sulham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Sulham (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Sulham
What else we do in Sulham
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Sulham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Sulham
Is Sulham within the area you cover?
Yes, Sulham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Sulham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sulham
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Sulham homes and their roofs
With Mapledurham House about 2 miles north-east, Sulham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Pangbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sulham is about 4 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Sulham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG8. If you need a roof survey at a property on Sulham Lane and Nunhide Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Tidmarsh (1 mile west), Little Heath (1 mile south-east), Pangbourne (1 mile north-west), Purley on Thames (1 mile north-east) and Tilehurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Around Sulham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pangbourne Primary School. The nearest railway station is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Battle Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What we’re asked to look at in Sulham
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you look after a building like Denefield School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.