Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Barrington, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Little Barrington, with photos and a written report.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Little Barrington homes and businesses
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Barrington: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are signs of past leaks inside the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Little Barrington 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’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Little Barrington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. 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.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Barrington
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Barrington and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the price in Little Barrington
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Barrington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Buying a home or a new roof in Little Barrington
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Around Little Barrington, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Little Barrington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Little Barrington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Minnow Lane and Middle Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Little Barrington include Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Little Barrington
Around Little Barrington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Little Barrington questions
Is Little Barrington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Little Barrington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What else we do in Little Barrington
Why act early in Little Barrington
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.