Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Murcott
A careful look at the roof at your property in Murcott, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Murcott
Buyers in Murcott and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about a ridge or slope that dips and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Murcott, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. For older village homes like those around Murcott, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Murcott
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Murcott
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Islip station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Murcott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Murcott?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Murcott?
Yes, Murcott is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Let us know your timetable
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Towns and villages near Murcott
What else we do in Murcott
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Murcott
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses such as Boarstall Tower, about 2.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Murcott goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Murcott is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Murcott, we cover Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Murcott
The closest station to Murcott is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Murcott, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Murcott
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and letting agents in Murcott book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.