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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Crowmarsh Gifford
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Crowmarsh Gifford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Crowmarsh Gifford
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are chimney mortar that has eroded and blocked or leaking gutters.
Being in a small place like Crowmarsh Gifford makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For an older or listed building in a place like Crowmarsh Gifford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Crowmarsh Gifford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Crowmarsh Gifford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Towns and villages near Crowmarsh Gifford
Also in Crowmarsh Gifford
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Crowmarsh Gifford: local notes
RAF Benson is about 2 miles from Crowmarsh Gifford. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. About 2.7 miles west lies Brightwell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Crowmarsh Gifford has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Cholsey station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Crowmarsh Gifford, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Crowmarsh Gifford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows, and we cover them all. Other places close to Crowmarsh Gifford include Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Crowmarsh Gifford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Howbery Park, Wallingford School and The Bell Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cholsey station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Crowmarsh Gifford includes Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
Crowmarsh Gifford: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Crowmarsh Gifford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Crowmarsh Gifford is about 2 miles from RAF Benson, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Crowmarsh Gifford is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.