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Pre-purchase roof survey in Wigginton, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Wigginton? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wigginton and across Oxfordshire.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wigginton: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about signs of past leaks inside the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings.
For a small place like Wigginton, the visit is planned like any other: 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wigginton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wigginton homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.5 miles north-east lies Broughton Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Wigginton has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Giles: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wigginton can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Wigginton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in OX15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise. If you are just outside Wigginton, we cover South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Wigginton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Swan Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
FAQs for Wigginton
Is Wigginton within the area you cover?
Yes, Wigginton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wigginton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wigginton as anywhere else.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How long does the survey visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Wigginton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the price in Wigginton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.