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Roof survey in Alkerton, Oxfordshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Alkerton? We carry out roof surveys in Alkerton and across Oxfordshire.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Alkerton
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Alkerton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Alkerton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the price in Alkerton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Alkerton: your questions answered
Do you cover Alkerton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Alkerton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Alkerton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alkerton
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Also near Alkerton
What else we do in Alkerton
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Photograph stains when they appear
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roof surveys in Alkerton: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Upton House, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alkerton. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Shenington Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Alkerton is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Alkerton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Alkerton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Shenington (1 mile west), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Shutford (2 miles south), Epwell (2 miles south-west) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Alkerton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hanwell Castle (3.7 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.