Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Wallingford Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Wallingford? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wallingford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof survey in Wallingford: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Wallingford can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Wallingford
Wallingford is about 2 miles from RAF Benson. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like Fir Tree Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Mary-le-More: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces such as Kinecroft can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Wallingford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wallingford. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close or a nearby road, we can help. Wallingford sits on or near the A4130. Other places close to Wallingford include Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Wallingford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wallingford School, Wallingford School and The Cross Keys Public House, among other places. Wallingford’s nearest station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (within half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Wallingford is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Wallingford
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a smaller place like Wallingford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Wallingford
Will you come out to Wallingford?
Yes. Wallingford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Wallingford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. RAF Benson is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any damp patches when you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.