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Roof surveys in OX26
Our roof surveyors cover all of the OX26 postcode district, which takes in Bicester, Bure Park and Launton. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Places in OX26
What we do in OX26
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Electronic leak detection
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- All services
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof survey in OX26: how it works
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What affects the price in OX26
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why clients in OX26 book us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Bicester
Around Bicester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brookside Primary School, Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Bicester itself: Bicester North station. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there is Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across OX26
Older homes across OX26 often keep chimney stacks long after the fires went out, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
We work right across London and the South East, from the Isle of Wight to Hertfordshire, OX26 included. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends.
Bicester: If you own a rental within reach of Bicester North station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brookside Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
What a survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Landlord and commercial surveys in OX26
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What we are asked to look at in OX26
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for OX26
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is OX26 in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes OX26.
How much does a roof survey cost in OX26?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.