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Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Heyford and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Upper Heyford homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Heyford station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Upper Heyford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX25 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Around Upper Heyford
We work in homes and buildings around Barley Mow pub. For rail, the closest station is Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Heyford
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you are worried about roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Upper Heyford can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Upper Heyford
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let us know your timetable
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their 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. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. A visit to a smaller place like Upper Heyford is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Heyford?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Take an older house close to Heyford Park Chapel: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Homes in smaller places like Upper Heyford can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Upper Heyford: your questions answered
Is my home in Upper Heyford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Heyford?
Yes, Upper Heyford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.