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Pre-purchase roof survey in South Moreton, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in South Moreton, with photographs and a written report.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
Local roofs and buyers in South Moreton
Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around South Moreton goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Cholsey station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
South Moreton is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in South Moreton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes South Moreton. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Crown Lane and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Aston Upthorpe (1 mile south), Cholsey (2 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east), Mongewell (3 miles east) and Moulsford (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
What’s near South Moreton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Birinus School and The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cholsey station, roughly 2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (2 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Moreton
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and old water stains in the roof space, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like South Moreton 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- South Moreton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like South Moreton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
FAQs for South Moreton
Do you cover South Moreton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Moreton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in South Moreton?
To book, ring 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 agree a day with you.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Older and listed buildings around South Moreton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Share the report with your solicitor
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.