Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Middleton Stoney Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Middleton Stoney from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For an older or listed building in a place like Middleton Stoney, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Middleton Stoney
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Middleton Stoney makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Middleton Stoney (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for loft access on the day
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
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What else we do in Middleton Stoney
Local roofs and buyers in Middleton Stoney
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Heyford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Middleton Stoney is about 3 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Middleton Stoney and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Middleton Stoney. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX25 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Heyford Road, Park Close and Ardley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Caulcott (2 miles west), Upper Heyford (2 miles north-west), Ardley (2 miles north), Fewcott (3 miles north) and Lower Heyford (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Middleton Stoney
Middleton Stoney’s nearest station is Heyford station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Bicester Avenue (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Questions from Middleton Stoney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Middleton Stoney?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Middleton Stoney within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Middleton Stoney, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Middleton Stoney
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.