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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Chalgrove
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chalgrove? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Chalgrove and across Oxfordshire.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chalgrove
We survey roofs for buyers in Chalgrove and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or leaking gutters and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Chalgrove, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Chalgrove or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chalgrove (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Chalgrove
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4 miles north-east lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Chalgrove has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Chalgrove is about 7 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Chalgrove work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Chalgrove is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green, and we cover them all. Chalgrove is on the B480, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Chalgrove, we cover Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles south-east), Roke (2 miles south), Britwell Salome (3 miles south-east), Pyrton (3 miles east) and Watlington (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (7 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east) and Grove (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chalgrove
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Wells Farm.
Chalgrove questions
Do you cover Chalgrove?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chalgrove is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Chalgrove listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Chalgrove is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chalgrove
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a smaller place like Chalgrove, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Let us know your timetable
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.