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Pre-purchase roof survey in Madley Park, Oxfordshire
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Madley Park? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Madley Park homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Combe station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Madley Park is about 1 mile east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Madley Park, we can come and survey your property. Madley Park is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX28 and OX29. You’ll find streets like Grey Lane, Larch Lane and Drake Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Madley Park include Cogges (1 mile south-west), High Cogges (1 mile south-east), Witney (1 mile west), South Leigh (2 miles south-east) and Ducklington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west), Wantage (14 miles south) and Grove (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Madley Park
We work in homes and buildings around Wood Green School, Wood Green School and The Griffin Inn and the streets around them. Madley Park’s nearest station is Combe station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.7 miles south-west).
Pre-purchase roof survey in Madley Park: what you get
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We’re often asked to look into gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
In a smaller place like Madley Park, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Madley Park (OX28, OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Madley Park often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Madley Park
Do you cover Madley Park?
Yes, Madley Park is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Madley Park?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Madley Park?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Why act early in Madley Park
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. On a bungalow or cottage around Madley Park, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Madley Park
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Madley Park?
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
Common reasons to book include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Minster Lovell Hall lies about 2.9 miles west, so building around Madley Park goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months 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. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.