Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Littlemore Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Littlemore. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Littlemore
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at signs of past leaks inside the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
Smaller places like Littlemore often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Littlemore. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Littlemore property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Buying a home or a new roof in Littlemore
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have 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. Holywell Manor, about 2.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littlemore. 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 you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Littlemore is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
All of OX4 and OX3 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can help. Littlemore sits on or near the A4074, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Littlemore
In Littlemore, that means homes and buildings near John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy, among other places. The closest station to Littlemore is Radley station, about 2.4 miles south. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Littlemore
Do you cover smaller places like Littlemore?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Littlemore?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Littlemore is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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 photographs.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Littlemore?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Littlemore, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Why it is worth a survey now in Littlemore
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Blocked gutters on homes around Littlemore overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Littlemore
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.