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Roof survey in Aston, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Aston, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Aston
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space.
In a small place like Aston, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Aston (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Aston
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Aston, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Aston book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Aston, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Aston
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aston?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Aston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aston
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Longworth House, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Aston goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Aston can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX18 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Around Aston
Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aston
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.