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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Blenheim
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Blenheim, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Blenheim, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Blenheim
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at loose pots and cracked flaunching and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Blenheim, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Blenheim (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Blenheim?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you own a rental within reach of Radley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
FAQs for Blenheim
Is Blenheim within the area you cover?
Yes, Blenheim is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Blenheim is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How do I book a survey in Blenheim?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Places near Blenheim
Also in Blenheim
Buying a home or a new roof in Blenheim
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Garsington Manor about 0.5 miles south, the area around Blenheim has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Blenheim is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Blenheim, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Blenheim is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Surveys in OX44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Wheatley Road and North Manor and the roads around them. We also cover Garsington (1 mile west), Denton (1 mile east), Cuddesdon (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north-west) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Blenheim
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub, Wheatley Park School and Library Farmhouse, among other places. The closest station to Blenheim is Radley station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are British Tattoo History Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Oxford Castle (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Shotover.
Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Around Blenheim, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.