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Roof Survey in Appleton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Appleton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Appleton questions
Do you cover smaller places like Appleton?
Yes, Appleton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Roof survey in Appleton
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Appleton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Appleton (OX13)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Appleton
What else we do in Appleton
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we are asked to look at in Appleton
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Appleton Church of England (A) Primary 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
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For an older or listed building in a place like Appleton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Appleton
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Appleton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Local roofs in Appleton
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Appleton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX13. That includes homes and businesses on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Appleton: Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
What’s near Appleton
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn. The closest station to Appleton is Oxford station, about 5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Appleton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.