Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Milcombe Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Milcombe. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Why act early in Milcombe
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. For an older or listed building in a place like Milcombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Milcombe
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Milcombe
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Somewhere as small as Milcombe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Milcombe (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Milcombe
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Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Milcombe homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Broughton Castle about 2.2 miles north, Milcombe sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Banbury station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Milcombe is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Milcombe, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Milcombe is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX15. Whether your property is on Station Road, Barlow Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Tadmarton (2 miles north-west), Swalcliffe (3 miles north-west), Sibford Ferris (4 miles north-west), Burdrop (4 miles north-west) and Shutford (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west) and Neithrop (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Milcombe
Around Milcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Warriner School and The Horse & Groom pub, among other places. Milcombe’s nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (2.2 miles north) and Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
Milcombe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Milcombe?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Milcombe?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Milcombe is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in Milcombe
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across often include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Milcombe can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.