Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in OX39
We cover every part of the OX39 postcode district, which takes in Chinnor, Oakley and Kingston Blount. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Where we work in OX39
Surveys we offer in OX39
- Electronic leak detection
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- See all services
Send the address and what’s prompted the survey so we can match the survey to the roof: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby postcode districts
More in Oxfordshire
Every town in Oxfordshire
Every area we cover
How a roof survey works in OX39
We inspect what can safely be seen: 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 it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in OX39
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Landmarks near Chinnor
Around Chinnor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Church of St Andrew, The Crown pub and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. Chinnor’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across OX39
From Chinnor, Oakley and Kingston Blount to smaller places, people across OX39 use a roof survey to plan ahead. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
Across London and South East England, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. Each roof in OX39 is checked with its age and materials in mind.
Chinnor: If you own a rental within reach of Princes Risborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Common roof problems in OX39
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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.
Before booking any surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Questions from OX39
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a roof survey in OX39?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.