Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Freeland
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Freeland. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Freeland questions
Do you cover Freeland?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Freeland as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Freeland is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Freeland
We survey roofs for buyers in Freeland and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are worn or lifted lead flashings and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Freeland, 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 when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Freeland (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Freeland: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Combe station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Freeland is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Freeland is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Freeland. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Hurst Lane, Nash Lane and Wroslyn Road. Other places close to Freeland include East End (1 mile north-west), North Leigh (2 miles west), Combe (2 miles north), New Yatt (2 miles west) and Stonesfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (15 miles south).
Near you in Freeland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Oxfordshire Yeoman pub and Bartholomew School. The closest station to Freeland is Combe station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Morris Motors Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Freeland include Blenheim Farm.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Freeland
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
With Blenheim Palace about 2.6 miles north-east, the area around Freeland has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Freeland needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Freeland
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.