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Clifton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Clifton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Clifton
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have lifted or split and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Clifton makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Clifton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Older and listed buildings around Clifton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Clifton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Common roof problems in Clifton
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
For landlords with property near Kings Sutton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Clifton questions
Do you cover Clifton?
Yes, Clifton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Clifton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Clifton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Clifton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Clifton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Clifton: local notes
Where the drone is part of the 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’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For any home in Clifton, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Clifton is about 6 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Clifton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Clifton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX15 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on County View, Tithe Lane and Clifton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Somerton (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-west), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south), Bure Park (8 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles west) and Headington (15 miles south).
Around Clifton
In Clifton, that means homes and buildings near Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Clifton is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (5.3 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.1 miles west).