Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton, Oxfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Questions from Charlton
How do I find out if my home in Charlton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Charlton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Charlton
We survey roofs for buyers in Charlton and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, 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 arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Charlton, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Charlton or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
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’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Charlton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Around Charlton, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Charlton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charlton. Oxford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A417 close by, Charlton is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Charlton: Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect 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 smaller place like Charlton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What affects the price in Charlton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.