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Roof survey in Woodway, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woodway. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Roof survey in Woodway: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose chimney pots.
Some older homes in villages like Woodway are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Location
- Woodway (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Woodway, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a place like Woodway, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Woodway
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cholsey station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Woodway listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Woodway?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Woodway.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Woodway?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Roof surveys around Woodway
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. 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 Cholsey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Brightwell Manor, about 5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodway. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Woodway is about 4 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Woodway, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Woodway and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of OX11 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Woodway: Blewbury (1 mile north), Aston Tirrold (2 miles north-east), Upton (2 miles north-west), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-west) and East Hagbourne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Grove (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Woodway
In Woodway, that means homes and buildings near Blueberry pub, among other places. The closest station to Woodway is Cholsey station, about 3.4 miles east. A little further out are Brightwell Castle (5 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
What we are asked to look at in Woodway
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover