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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kiddington
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Kiddington, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. For older village homes like those around Kiddington, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kiddington
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Kiddington
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is often not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We’re often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on gutters and downpipes, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Kiddington are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Kiddington
Also in Kiddington
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Kiddington homes and their roofs
With Blenheim Palace about 4.6 miles south, Kiddington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kiddington. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Kiddington. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX20. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Kiddington
For rail, the closest station is Charlbury station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
Common questions in Kiddington
Is my home in Kiddington listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kiddington?
Yes, Kiddington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
How do I book a survey in Kiddington?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS 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 does not stand in for a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two 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 Kiddington, 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.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Kiddington
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. 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 our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For landlords with property near Charlbury station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring