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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Cassington
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cassington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cassington
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Cassington 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Cassington (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Cassington
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
Also near Cassington
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Buying a home or a new roof in Cassington
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses like Blenheim Palace, about 3.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cassington goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Hanborough station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Cassington, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Cassington. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX29 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Around Cassington
Around Cassington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bartholomew School and Chequers Inn. For rail, the closest station is Hanborough station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Cassington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Common questions in Cassington
Is Cassington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cassington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cassington as anywhere else.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is 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 applicable.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Cassington
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cassington
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in. In a small place like Cassington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.