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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Lockinge
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in East Lockinge from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Lockinge
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 cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are a ridge or slope that dips and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like East Lockinge may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Lockinge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A report with photos
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
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Towns and villages near East Lockinge
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Buying a home or a new roof in East Lockinge
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in East Lockinge, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in East Lockinge, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Oxfordshire, we cover East Lockinge and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near East Lockinge
In East Lockinge, that means homes and buildings near The Boar's Head pub. Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple 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.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
When to book a survey in East Lockinge
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near East Lockinge 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from East Lockinge
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Lockinge?
Yes, East Lockinge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in East Lockinge is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.