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Pre-purchase roof survey in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Faringdon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Faringdon
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Faringdon. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Faringdon
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. 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 it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes alike.
Around Faringdon, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Homes in smaller places like Faringdon can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Places near Faringdon
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Faringdon
Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Faringdon goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Faringdon and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Faringdon is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in SN7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close. With the A417 and A4095 close by, Faringdon is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Faringdon
Around Faringdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (within half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Parking around Faringdon is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Faringdon
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Faringdon questions
Do you cover Faringdon?
Yes, Faringdon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Faringdon within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.