Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Marsh Gibbon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Marsh Gibbon, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Marsh Gibbon: what you get
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 goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Common reasons to book are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Gibbon are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Marsh Gibbon
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Also in Marsh Gibbon
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marsh Gibbon
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Local roofs and buyers in Marsh Gibbon
Where the drone is part of the 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Bicester North station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Marsh Gibbon as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Marsh Gibbon is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX27 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Marsh Gibbon
Around Marsh Gibbon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Plough Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Marsh Gibbon is Bicester North station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Open spaces near Marsh Gibbon include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Marsh Gibbon
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Claydon House, about 4.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marsh Gibbon. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Marsh Gibbon can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Gibbon
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Marsh Gibbon
Will you come out to Marsh Gibbon?
Yes, Marsh Gibbon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marsh Gibbon?
Yes, Marsh Gibbon is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your timetable
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.