Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ambrosden Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Ambrosden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Ambrosden
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Ambrosden, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Ambrosden (OX25)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ambrosden
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Ambrosden
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Five Acres Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ambrosden, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
For a price for your roof in Ambrosden, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Common questions in Ambrosden
How do I find out if my home in Ambrosden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ambrosden within the area you cover?
Yes, Ambrosden is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys around Ambrosden
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Boarstall Tower, about 3.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ambrosden goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bicester Village station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Shop and office owners around Bicester Village may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Ambrosden is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Ambrosden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ambrosden is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX25. Streets in the area include Ploughley Road, Elm Lane and Buttercup Way. If you’re just outside Ambrosden, we cover Lower Arncott (1 mile south), Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Launton (2 miles north), Merton (2 miles south-west) and Murcott (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (11 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west) and Chinnor (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Ambrosden
In Ambrosden, that means homes and buildings near The Turner Arms. Ambrosden’s nearest station is Bicester Village station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (2.1 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, 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.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a survey in Ambrosden, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.