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Roof survey in Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Aston Rowant. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
About our roof survey in Aston Rowant
Our roof surveys cover Aston Rowant and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Aston Rowant 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Aston Rowant can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
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 send us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Aston Rowant
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Aston Rowant
Is Aston Rowant within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Aston Rowant in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Aston Rowant as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Prices for roof surveys in Aston Rowant
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Aston Rowant
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Adwell House, about 2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aston Rowant. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Aston Rowant 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 Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Aston Rowant and the rest of Oxfordshire. Aston Rowant is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across the OX49 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Aston Rowant
Around Aston Rowant, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lambert Arms and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Aston Rowant include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
Useful tips for Aston Rowant property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Stay off ladders and the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.