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Alvescot Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Alvescot, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Alvescot
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Alvescot are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Alvescot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Alvescot, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Alvescot
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's Church of England School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Prices for roof surveys in Alvescot
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alvescot
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Also in Alvescot
Alvescot questions
How do I find out if my home in Alvescot is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Alvescot?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Alvescot is about 2 miles from RAF Brize Norton, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Local roofs in Alvescot
Alvescot is about 2 miles from RAF Brize Norton. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Kelmscott Manor about 3.7 miles south, Alvescot sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Alvescot is about 2 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Alvescot can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Alvescot. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in OX18 is within our area for roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, Pemscott Close and Thorpes Field. Close by, we survey roofs in Kencot (1 mile north-west), Shilton (3 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Alvescot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carterton Community College and The Plough pub. Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (0.8 miles east) and Swinford Museum (2.1 miles west).