Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Marcham
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Marcham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Marcham
The wider area around Marcham has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Radley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Marcham is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Marcham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Marcham. There is also a page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX13. That includes homes and businesses on Haines Court, Orchard Way and Elwes Road. We also cover the places around Marcham: Frilford (1 mile west), Frilford Heath (1 mile north-west), Cothill (2 miles north), Tubney (2 miles north-west) and Shippon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Marcham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Larkmead School and The Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to Marcham is Radley station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Marcham includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marcham
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Marcham can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Marcham (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Marcham
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Marcham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Marcham
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Marcham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marcham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marcham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Marcham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Marcham is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Other services in Marcham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marcham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes