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Weston Otmoor Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Weston Otmoor, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Weston Otmoor
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We are often asked to look into a ridge or slope that dips and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Weston Otmoor, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Weston Otmoor (OX25, OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Weston Otmoor, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the price in Weston Otmoor
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Weston Otmoor
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Common questions in Weston Otmoor
Is my home in Weston Otmoor listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Weston Otmoor?
Yes, Weston Otmoor is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When will the report arrive?
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Weston Otmoor
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Weston Otmoor is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weston Otmoor and nearby. Weston Otmoor is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in OX25 and OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Knowle Lane and Oxford Road and the roads around them. We also cover Weston-on-the-Green (1 mile west), Bletchingdon (3 miles west), Islip (3 miles south-west), Kirtlington (3 miles west) and Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (13 miles south-west) and Thame (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Weston Otmoor
The nearest railway station is Islip station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.