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Roof Survey in Appleford-on-Thames
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Appleford-on-Thames from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Appleford-on-Thames
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles, across the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Appleford-on-Thames are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Appleford-on-Thames?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you let a flat or house near Appleford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Appleford-on-Thames homes and their roofs
With Clifton Hampden Manor about 1.9 miles north-east, Appleford-on-Thames sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Didcot Girls' School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Appleford-on-Thames, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
What’s near Appleford-on-Thames
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carpenters Arms, among other places. Appleford-on-Thames has its own railway station: Appleford station. A little further out are Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleford-on-Thames includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
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What else we do in Appleford-on-Thames
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Appleford-on-Thames, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Useful tips for Appleford-on-Thames property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Your questions about roof surveys in Appleford-on-Thames
I let a flat near Appleford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is Appleford-on-Thames within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a small place like Appleford-on-Thames, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for roof surveys in Appleford-on-Thames, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.