Oxfordshire · London and the South East
North Moreton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in North Moreton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Moreton: what you get
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photographs. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like North Moreton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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 isn’t 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.
- Where
- North Moreton (OX11)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in North Moreton
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Moreton
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
North Moreton questions
How do I find out if my home in North Moreton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Moreton?
Yes, North Moreton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in North Moreton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Brightwell Manor, about 1.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Moreton. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Didcot Parkway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
North Moreton is about 2 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In North Moreton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets like High Street, Elm Road and Wallingford Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Mackney (1 mile east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles north), Wallingford (3 miles east) and Shillingford (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
What’s near North Moreton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Birinus School and Bear at Home pub and the streets around them. North Moreton’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near North Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Moreton
Landlords and letting agents in North Moreton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like North Moreton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Places near North Moreton
What else we do in North Moreton
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.