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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Poundon
Wondering about the roof at a property in Poundon? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Poundon and across Oxfordshire.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Poundon
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at loose pots and cracked flaunching and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Poundon are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Poundon (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Poundon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Poundon
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Claydon House, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poundon. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Poundon can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Poundon is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Near you in Poundon
In Poundon, that means homes and buildings near The Sow and Pigs pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 4.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Poundon include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Also near Poundon
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Poundon
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Common roof problems in Poundon
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you own a rental within reach of Bicester North station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Common questions in Poundon
Will you come out to Poundon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Poundon?
Yes, Poundon is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Poundon?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.