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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broughton, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Broughton.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Broughton
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 careful look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Broughton may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
More services for Broughton
Broughton homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Broughton Castle, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broughton. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Banbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Broughton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Broughton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX15 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Around Broughton
We work in homes and buildings around The Roebuck Public House, The Warriner School and Tudor Hall School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a place like Broughton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Broughton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Broughton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Broughton?
Yes, Broughton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broughton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broughton?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broughton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.