Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Ascott d'Oyley Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ascott d'Oyley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Ascott d'Oyley: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and natural slate, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Ascott d'Oyley 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Ascott d'Oyley (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Ascott d'Oyley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Do you need a roof survey in Ascott d'Oyley?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Roof surveys around Ascott d'Oyley
With Minster Lovell Hall about 4.3 miles south, Ascott d'Oyley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Ascott-Under-Wychwood station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ascott d'Oyley is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Ascott d'Oyley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Ascott d'Oyley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include London Lane, Heritage Lane and Maple Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile north-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile north-west), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles west) and Leafield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Ascott d'Oyley
For rail, the closest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 0.5 miles north. The countryside around Ascott d'Oyley includes Blenheim Farm.
FAQs for Ascott d'Oyley
Is Ascott d'Oyley within the area you cover?
Yes, Ascott d'Oyley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Ascott d'Oyley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.