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Roof survey in Begbroke, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Begbroke, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Begbroke
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Begbroke, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Begbroke (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
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.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Questions from Begbroke
I let a flat near Oxford Parkway station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Begbroke?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Prices for roof surveys in Begbroke
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Begbroke can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Begbroke, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Local roofs in Begbroke
With Blenheim Palace about 2.2 miles north-west, Begbroke sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Philip, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like William Fletcher Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Begbroke is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Begbroke is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Begbroke and the places around it. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Woodstock Road, Woodstock Road East and Woodstock Road West. Close by, we survey roofs in Yarnton (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile north-east), Bladon (1 mile west), Worton (2 miles south-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Near you in Begbroke
Around Begbroke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gosford Hill School and The Royal Sun pub. The closest station to Begbroke is Oxford Parkway station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Do you need a roof survey in Begbroke?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you