Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shipton-on-Cherwell. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Local roofs and buyers in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Oxford Airport is about 2 miles from Shipton-on-Cherwell. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Historic houses such as Blenheim Palace, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Shipton-on-Cherwell goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Cross, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Shipton-on-Cherwell as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Shipton-on-Cherwell and the places around it. There is also a page for Oxford.
We work across the OX5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Shipton-on-Cherwell include Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Around Shipton-on-Cherwell
Around Shipton-on-Cherwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boat Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell: what you get
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, while you are not yet committed. 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. If you’ve noticed blistered or split felt on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and gutters and downpipes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shipton-on-Cherwell 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Shipton-on-Cherwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
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.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Also in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
When to book a survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Landlords with a home close to Tackley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for Shipton-on-Cherwell
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Oxford Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Yes. Shipton-on-Cherwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I book a survey in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.