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Charney Bassett Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Charney Bassett, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Buying a home or a new roof in Charney Bassett
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter 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.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Charney Bassett work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the OX12 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Charney Bassett include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Charney Bassett
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Charney Bassett: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charney Bassett
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Useful tips for Charney Bassett property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include 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.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Common questions in Charney Bassett
How do I find out if my home in Charney Bassett is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charney Bassett?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Charney Bassett is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Charney Bassett
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the loft space
Longworth House, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charney Bassett. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.