Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sibford Gower, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sibford Gower. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sibford Gower: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
In a village or hamlet like Sibford Gower, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Sibford Gower
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Broughton Castle lies about 4 miles east, so building around Sibford Gower goes back a long way. 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.
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Sibford Gower is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Sibford Gower is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX15 for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Sibford Gower include Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Sibford Gower
Around Sibford Gower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sibford School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4 miles east). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
FAQs for Sibford Gower
Is Sibford Gower in the area you cover?
Yes, Sibford Gower is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sibford Gower as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Sibford Gower?
Yes. Sibford Gower is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sibford Gower
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Sibford Gower
What else we do in Sibford Gower
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Common roof problems in Sibford Gower
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Take an older house close to Church of Holy Trinity: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Sibford Gower, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.