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Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Coxwell, Oxfordshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Little Coxwell, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Coxwell
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about old water stains in the roof space and worn or lifted lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Little Coxwell, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Little Coxwell (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.
Useful tips for Little Coxwell property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know your timetable
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
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. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Also near Little Coxwell
More services for Little Coxwell
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Why act early in Little Coxwell
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. For an older or listed building in a place like Little Coxwell, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
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 book us in Little Coxwell
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Little Coxwell: your questions answered
Is my home in Little Coxwell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Coxwell?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little Coxwell as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
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 South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Little Coxwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Little Coxwell homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses such as Buscot Park, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Little Coxwell goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Little Coxwell is about 1 mile south of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Little Coxwell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Little Coxwell is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in SN7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Faringdon (1 mile north), Fernham (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles east), Baulking (3 miles south-east) and Uffington (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles east).
Around Little Coxwell
In Little Coxwell, that means homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and Eagle Tavern. A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Faringdon Museum (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Little Coxwell includes Badbury Hill.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Coxwell
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.