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Roof survey in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys in Abingdon-on-Thames and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Abingdon-on-Thames
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a town like Abingdon-on-Thames, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Abingdon-on-Thames
Other services in Abingdon-on-Thames
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
FAQs for Abingdon-on-Thames
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Radley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Abingdon-on-Thames listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Local roofs in Abingdon-on-Thames
Clifton Hampden Manor, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Abingdon-on-Thames. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Radley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like St Nicolas Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces such as Albert Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Abingdon-on-Thames, we can come and survey your property. Abingdon-on-Thames is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A34 and A415, Abingdon-on-Thames is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Abingdon-on-Thames, we cover Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Abingdon-on-Thames has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Abingdon-on-Thames
In Abingdon-on-Thames, that means homes and buildings near John Mason School, The Spread Eagle Public House and School of St Helen and St Katharine. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Abingdon-on-Thames includes Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Abingdon-on-Thames frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks