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Pre-purchase roof survey in Brighthampton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Brighthampton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Brighthampton
We survey roofs for buyers in Brighthampton and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Brighthampton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a small place like Brighthampton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brighthampton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Brighthampton needs a little journey planning: let us know 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.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Brighthampton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brighthampton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Brighthampton?
Yes, Brighthampton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Brighthampton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. 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 is disturbed.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Brighthampton
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Brighthampton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Brighthampton
Also in Brighthampton
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Brighthampton homes and their roofs
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as St Giles' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Brighthampton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Brighthampton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Near you in Brighthampton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Standlake Church of England Primary School and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Brighthampton include Hitchcopse Pit.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Brighthampton?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Old water stains in the roof space
With Longworth House about 2.5 miles south, the area around Brighthampton has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one