Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wytham
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wytham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Wytham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wytham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Wytham makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Wytham (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wytham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wytham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Wytham?
Yes, Wytham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Wytham homes and their roofs
About 3.1 miles south-east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wytham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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 your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Wytham is about 4 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Wytham and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Wytham and the places around it.
All of OX2 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Cassington (2 miles north-west), Botley (2 miles south), Dean Court (2 miles south), Farmoor (2 miles south-west) and Swinford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Wytham
In Wytham, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart pub, among other places. Wytham’s nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
Places near Wytham
What else we do in Wytham
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wytham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wytham
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA