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Pre-purchase roof survey in Fawler, Oxfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Fawler and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Fawler
Historic houses such as Blenheim Palace, about 4.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Fawler goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Finstock station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Fawler is about 5 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Fawler, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Fawler and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Finstock (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile east), Ramsden (2 miles south-west), Charlbury (2 miles north-west) and East End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south) and Carterton (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Fawler
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub. Fawler has its own railway station: Finstock station. For a walk, there is Blenheim Farm.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Fawler
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and chimney mortar that has eroded.
For a small place like Fawler, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Fawler (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For older village homes like those around Fawler, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Fawler
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Other services in Fawler
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Fawler
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Fawler needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fawler
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Fawler
How do I find out if my home in Fawler is listed?
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.
Do you cover Fawler?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Fawler is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
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.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.