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Pre-purchase roof survey in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stadhampton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Stadhampton, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stadhampton
We survey roofs for buyers in Stadhampton and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft.
For a small place like Stadhampton, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stadhampton (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Stadhampton
How do I find out if my home in Stadhampton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Stadhampton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Towns and villages near Stadhampton
What else we do in Stadhampton
Useful tips for Stadhampton property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Stadhampton
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
What affects the price in Stadhampton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stadhampton: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 2.5 miles north-west lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Stadhampton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Radley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Stadhampton is about 6 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stadhampton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Stadhampton. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX44. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Lucerne Drive, Thame Road and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Brookhampton (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stadhampton
We work in homes and buildings around The Crown pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Radley station, about 4.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.6 miles south) and Littlemore Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.