Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wootton, Oxfordshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wootton and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wootton
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. In a place like Wootton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Wootton
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Being in a small place like Wootton makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Wootton (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Wootton questions
Do you cover Wootton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wootton as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Wootton?
Yes. Wootton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How do I book a survey in Wootton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Buying a home or a new roof in Wootton
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Wootton has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 2.5 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Tackley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Wootton is about 5 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Wootton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wootton. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX20 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Top Lane, Tew Lane and Mill Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Glympton (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles south), Bunkers Hill (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (8 miles south-west) and Carterton (12 miles south-west).
Around Wootton
We work in homes and buildings around Killingworth Castle pub and Marlborough School. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Wootton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wootton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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When to book a survey in Wootton
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof