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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Marsh Baldon
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marsh Baldon. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof survey in Marsh Baldon
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Marsh Baldon may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. 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.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Marsh Baldon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Marsh Baldon, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Marsh Baldon
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Marsh Baldon homes and their roofs
With Garsington Manor about 2.2 miles north-east, Marsh Baldon sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Marsh Baldon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Marsh Baldon is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Every address in OX44 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Baldon Lane and The Rickyard. Other places close to Marsh Baldon include Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Marsh Baldon
Around Marsh Baldon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Nuneham Courtenay and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Radley station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Common questions in Marsh Baldon
Is my home in Marsh Baldon listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Marsh Baldon?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.