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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ducklington
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ducklington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ducklington
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Ducklington, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ducklington: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3 miles north-west lies Minster Lovell Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Ducklington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We visit Ducklington as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Ducklington. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of the OX29 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road. We also cover the places around Ducklington: Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Near you in Ducklington
In Ducklington, that means homes and buildings near The Henry Box School. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
Places near Ducklington
What else we do in Ducklington
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Ducklington 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 get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the price in Ducklington
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Ducklington questions
Will you come out to Ducklington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Ducklington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ducklington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.