Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sutton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sutton.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sutton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Sutton
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photographs. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Sutton makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sutton (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Sutton
With Appleton Manor about 3.5 miles south-east, Sutton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Hanborough station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Sutton is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Sutton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Sutton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Sutton Lane, New Road and Eynsham Road and the roads around them. We also cover Farmoor (2 miles east), Eynsham (2 miles north-east), Swinford (2 miles north-east), Northmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sutton
We work in homes and buildings around Bartholomew School and The Fox pub. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 4.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (5.8 miles east) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Sutton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with 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.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Questions from Sutton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sutton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Sutton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Sutton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Other services in Sutton
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sutton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Sutton
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles