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Milton-under-Wychwood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Milton-under-Wychwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Milton-under-Wychwood
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Simon and St Jude, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Shipton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Milton-under-Wychwood is about 7 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. In Milton-under-Wychwood, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Milton-under-Wychwood and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Greenlands Court, and we cover them all. Other places close to Milton-under-Wychwood include Fifield (2 miles west), Idbury (2 miles north-west), Foscot (3 miles north), Fulbrook (3 miles south) and Burford (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north-east) and Woodstock (12 miles east).
Around Milton-under-Wychwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hare pub. Milton-under-Wychwood’s nearest station is Shipton station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Milton-under-Wychwood: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Milton-under-Wychwood and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We are often asked to look into signs of past leaks inside the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across the roof space, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Milton-under-Wychwood, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Milton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Milton-under-Wychwood questions
Will you come out to Milton-under-Wychwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Milton-under-Wychwood is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Milton-under-Wychwood
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Milton-under-Wychwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- 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 is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What else we do in Milton-under-Wychwood
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.