Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Gosford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gosford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Gosford
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have lifted or split and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Gosford may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Gosford (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in. For older village homes like those around Gosford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Gosford, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Places near Gosford
What else we do in Gosford
Gosford homes and their roofs
Holywell Manor, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gosford. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Gosford is about 3 miles from Oxford Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint John the Baptist Hall Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Gosford is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Gosford get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Gosford is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Gosford, we cover Kidlington (1 mile north-west), Islip (2 miles north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north), Bletchingdon (3 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
What’s near Gosford
In Gosford, that means homes and buildings near Gosford Hill School and Kings Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Acland Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Common questions in Gosford
Is Gosford within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Gosford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Oxford Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.