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Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton-on-Otmoor, Oxfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton-on-Otmoor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Charlton-on-Otmoor homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’ve noticed bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and chimney mortar that has eroded, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Being in a small place like Charlton-on-Otmoor makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 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 Charlton-on-Otmoor, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
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What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Charlton-on-Otmoor: your questions answered
Is Charlton-on-Otmoor in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Charlton-on-Otmoor is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton-on-Otmoor: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 4 miles east, show how far back building around Charlton-on-Otmoor goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For landlords with property near Islip station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Charlton-on-Otmoor, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX5. Local streets include High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Around Charlton-on-Otmoor
Around Charlton-on-Otmoor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Islip station, about 2.3 miles west. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
Why act early in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. For older village homes like those around Charlton-on-Otmoor, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Charlton-on-Otmoor, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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