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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ardington
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ardington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Local roofs and buyers in Ardington
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Ardington, 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. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX12 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ardington
We work in homes and buildings around The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ardington
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Being in a small place like Ardington makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Ardington (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Ardington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ardington, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Towns and villages near Ardington
Also in Ardington
FAQs for Ardington
Do you cover Ardington?
Yes, Ardington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Ardington?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Ardington?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the price in Ardington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ardington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Ardington?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For any home in Ardington, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof