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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tackley
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Tackley and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tackley: what you get
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and blocked or leaking gutters.
Being in a small place like Tackley 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Tackley (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tackley
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Outbuildings and barns around Tackley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Tackley
Is my home in Tackley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Tackley in the area you cover?
Yes, Tackley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
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. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS 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 that’s where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Tackley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Tackley homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Blenheim Palace about 3.8 miles south-west, Tackley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Tackley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tackley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Tackley. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: OX5. Whether your property is on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Tackley include Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Tackley
We work in homes and buildings around The Gardiner Arms. There’s a railway station in Tackley itself: Tackley station. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tackley includes Woodsides Meadow.