Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Shenington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shenington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Shenington
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Shenington may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Shenington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shenington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shenington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Shenington within the area you cover?
Yes, Shenington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Buying a home or a new roof in Shenington
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Upton House about 1.9 miles north, Shenington sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Shenington, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shenington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane. Other places close to Shenington include Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shenington
In Shenington, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Open spaces near Shenington include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What else we do in Shenington
Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For an older or listed building in a place like Shenington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Shenington
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
The streets around a church such as Church of Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shenington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.