Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Tubney Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tubney from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tubney
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Common reasons to book are a ridge or slope that dips and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Being in a small place like Tubney 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Tubney (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Tubney
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.6 miles north lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Tubney has been built on. 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.
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tubney can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across OX13 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Near you in Tubney
We work in homes and buildings around The Dog House Hotel, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Tubney, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Tubney
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tubney?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tubney as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Tubney?
Yes. Tubney is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tubney
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tubney
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.