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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Charndon
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Charndon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For an older or listed building in a place like Charndon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Charndon, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Charndon
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Charndon
Buyers in Charndon and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Older buildings in small places like Charndon may be listed or 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Charndon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What affects the price in Charndon
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Charndon
Do you cover smaller places like Charndon?
Yes, Charndon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Charndon in the area you cover?
Yes, Charndon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Charndon as anywhere else.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Charndon?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Charndon
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Charndon is about 6 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Charndon as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX27. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Main Street, Spencer Gardens and Wootton Green. We also cover the places around Charndon: Calvert (1 mile east), Twyford (1 mile north), Poundon (2 miles north-west), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south-west) and Hillesden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (6 miles west), Thame (12 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (6 miles west).
What’s near Charndon
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Charndon, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Charndon, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Charndon
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Claydon House lies about 3 miles east, so building around Charndon goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Useful tips for Charndon property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.