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Pre-purchase roof survey in Salford, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Salford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Salford
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Kingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Salford is about 12 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Salford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Roses Lane, Orchard Close and Cooks Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Salford, we cover Over Norton (2 miles east), Chipping Norton (2 miles south-east), Churchill (3 miles south), Sarsden (3 miles south) and Great Rollright (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (13 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (13 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (12 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (14 miles north-east).
Around Salford
Around Salford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse pub, among other places. The closest station to Salford is Kingham station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wheelbarrow Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (1.6 miles east).
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Salford
Buyers in Salford 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, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Salford makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Salford (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Salford
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 can affect how any work is arranged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
With Chastleton House about 2.6 miles west, the area around Salford has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Salford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful 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 choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Salford: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Salford?
Yes, Salford is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Salford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Salford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.