Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Longcot, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Longcot. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Questions from Longcot
Do you cover Longcot?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Longcot?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longcot
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 coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photographs. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Being in a small place like Longcot makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Longcot (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Longcot?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Historic houses like Buscot Park, about 4.1 miles north-west, show how far back building around Longcot goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Longcot: local notes
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Longcot is in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Longcot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Longcot is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SN7. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on The Green, Church Close and Hughes Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Fernham (1 mile north-east), Little Coxwell (2 miles north), Great Coxwell (2 miles north), Woolstone (2 miles south-east) and Uffington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (13 miles north-east), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (8 miles east), Grove (8 miles east) and Faringdon (3 miles north).
Near you in Longcot
In Longcot, that means homes and buildings near Bricklayers Arms and Faringdon Community College, among other places. A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Uffington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a place like Longcot, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What affects the price in Longcot
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Nearby places to Longcot
What else we do in Longcot
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Longcot, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.