Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Towersey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Towersey, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Towersey
Buyers in Towersey and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
For a small place like Towersey, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Towersey (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
FAQs for Towersey
Is Towersey within the area you cover?
Yes, Towersey is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Towersey is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How do I book a survey in Towersey?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Also in Towersey
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Towersey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Towersey
The wider area around Towersey has a long history of building, with Adwell House about 4.2 miles south-west. 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Towersey is about 1 mile east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Towersey is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We work across the OX9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Lower Green, Thame Road and Windmill Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Kingsey (1 mile north-east), Thame (1 mile west), Emmington (2 miles south), Haddenham (2 miles north) and Sydenham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Bicester (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west) and Chinnor (3 miles south).
Near you in Towersey
The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Towersey includes Snakemoor.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Towersey?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Take an older house close to Church of St Catherine: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey