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Roof Survey in Ardington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ardington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Ardington: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ardington may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof survey in Ardington?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Anyone responsible for a site like Wantage Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Why act early in Ardington
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older and listed buildings around Ardington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Local roofs in Ardington
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Ardington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Ardington is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Church Street and Well Street, all of which we cover. We also cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ardington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Ardington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Ardington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ardington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ardington?
Yes, Ardington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.