Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Little Tew Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Tew from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Tew
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Little Tew 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Little Tew (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Little Tew
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Little Tew can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Tew
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Useful tips for Little Tew property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Common roof problems in Little Tew
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Little Tew homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in Little Tew, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Little Tew is about 9 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We visit Little Tew as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Water Lane and Enstone Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Little Tew include Great Tew (1 mile north-east), Swerford (2 miles north), Church Enstone (2 miles south), Enstone (3 miles south) and Wigginton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (9 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (13 miles east).
Near you in Little Tew
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Falkland Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (0.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Tew includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Little Tew: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Tew?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Tew?
Yes, Little Tew is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Little Tew, 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.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.