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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Turville Heath
A careful look at the roof at your property in Turville Heath, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
Useful tips for Turville Heath property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Turville Heath
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey seven days a week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about gutters choked with leaves and moss and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Older buildings in small places like Turville Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Turville Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Turville Heath
Stonor Park, about 1 mile south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Turville Heath. 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. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
In and around Turville Heath, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Turville Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Turville Heath is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Turville Heath
For a walk, there is Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now, whatever anyone remembers. Around Turville Heath, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Turville Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Turville Heath?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Turville Heath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.