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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hardwick, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hardwick
We survey roofs for buyers in Hardwick and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are old water stains in the roof space and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Older buildings in small places like Hardwick 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’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hardwick: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Longworth House, about 4.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hardwick. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Hardwick is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Being close to the B4449, Hardwick is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
Around Hardwick
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Hardwick
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Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Hardwick
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Hardwick
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Hardwick
Do you cover smaller places like Hardwick?
Yes, Hardwick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardwick?
Yes, Hardwick is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hardwick as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask for loft access on the day
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hardwick
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Hardwick, access is normally 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 book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.