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Pre-purchase roof survey in Milton, Oxfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Milton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Milton: what you get
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and flashings that have lifted or split.
For a small place like Milton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Milton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Milton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common roof problems in Milton
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For landlords with property near Kings Sutton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Useful tips for Milton property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
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 a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Milton
How do I find out if my home in Milton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Milton in the area you cover?
Yes, Milton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Milton homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Broughton Castle, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Milton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Milton is about 4 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Milton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Milton and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX15 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bloxham (1 mile west), Bodicote (2 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Neithrop (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west) and Grimsbury (4 miles north).
Around Milton
In Milton, that means homes and buildings near The Marlstone Tavern, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kings Sutton station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Milton includes Crouch Hill.