Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Grandpont, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Grandpont from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Local roofs and buyers in Grandpont
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Holywell Manor, about 1 mile north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Grandpont. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Matthew's: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Grandpont is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Grandpont can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Grandpont.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX2 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Grandpont include the A420, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include St. Ebbes (1 mile north), New Hinksey (1 mile south-east), Osney (1 mile north-west), St John Street area (1 mile north) and South Hinksey (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Around Grandpont
Around Grandpont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Raleigh Park, Oxford and Cherwell Valley College and Marlborough House. Also close by are Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (0.7 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (1.1 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Grandpont: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Grandpont, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Grandpont or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Grandpont (OX1, OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Grandpont
Is Grandpont in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Grandpont is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Grandpont?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Common roof problems in Grandpont
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know your timetable
- Request records of any re-roofing
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Grandpont does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Grandpont
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Why act early in Grandpont
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Grandpont, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
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’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys