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Pre-purchase roof survey in Glympton, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Glympton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Glympton
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and gutters choked with leaves and moss, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Glympton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Glympton (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Why it is worth a survey now in Glympton
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Outbuildings and barns around Glympton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Glympton
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Glympton?
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Glympton
Do you cover Glympton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Glympton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Glympton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Glympton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Glympton. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Glympton homes and their roofs
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Blenheim Palace, about 3.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Glympton. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Tackley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Glympton is about 9 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Glympton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include New Road and The Row, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wootton (1 mile south-east), Woodstock (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east), Bunkers Hill (4 miles south-east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (12 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Glympton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Killingworth Castle pub and the streets around them. Glympton’s nearest station is Tackley station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.