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Pre-purchase roof survey in East End, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in East End? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in East End and across Oxfordshire.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near East End can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in East End
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Somewhere as small as East End, 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 are 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- East End (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near East End
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What we’re asked to look at in East End
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East End
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Buying a home or a new roof in East End
Blenheim Palace, about 2.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East End. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Combe station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
East End is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in East End, we can come and survey your property. East End is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX29 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside East End, we cover Combe (1 mile north-east), Freeland (1 mile south-east), North Leigh (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (2 miles north) and New Yatt (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Grove (15 miles south).
Around East End
The nearest railway station is Combe station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Questions from East End
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East End?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to East End?
Yes, East End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.