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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Edgehill
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Edgehill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Edgehill
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Somewhere as small as Edgehill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Edgehill (OX15, CV35)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Edgehill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Edgehill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Edgehill?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Edgehill as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Edgehill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
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. How the seller responds is up to them.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Edgehill: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses like Upton House, about 1 mile south, show how far back building in the area around Edgehill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Edgehill is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Edgehill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Edgehill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 and CV35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Edgehill, we cover Ratley (1 mile east), Sun Rising (1 mile south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Edgehill
We work in homes and buildings around Castle at Edgehill pub and the streets around them. A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Edgehill frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Edgehill
What else we do in Edgehill
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.