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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bradwell, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bradwell, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bradwell
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
Some older homes in villages like Bradwell are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Bradwell (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bradwell
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What else we do in Bradwell
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically 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 Bradwell, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bradwell, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Bradwell
Is Bradwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Bradwell is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bradwell?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bradwell
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For any home in Bradwell, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bradwell is about 2 miles west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bradwell is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bradwell and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX18 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Woodside Drive, Glissard Way and Birch Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Bradwell: Shilton (1 mile east), Kencot (3 miles south-east) and Alvescot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (7 miles east), Grove (15 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (12 miles north), Woodstock (14 miles east) and Cogges (7 miles east).
Near you in Bradwell
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (3 miles south) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (3.9 miles south-east).