Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bodicote
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bodicote, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
FAQs for Bodicote
Will you come out to Bodicote?
Yes. Bodicote is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Bodicote in the area you cover?
Yes, Bodicote is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bodicote
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at loose pots and cracked flaunching and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Bodicote, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Bodicote
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Broughton Castle, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Bodicote goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Bodicote, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bodicote and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX15. Local streets include High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bodicote include Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Bodicote
In Bodicote, that means homes and buildings near English Language Training, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College and People's Park. For rail, the closest station is Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
What else we do in Bodicote
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In an older home around Bodicote, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Bodicote doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bodicote
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bodicote and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bodicote?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the roof space
If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?