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Roof survey in Berrick Salome, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Berrick Salome. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof survey in Berrick Salome: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Berrick Salome, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Berrick Salome (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Useful tips for Berrick Salome property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What affects the price in Berrick Salome
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about roof surveys in Berrick Salome
Is my home in Berrick Salome listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Berrick Salome?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Berrick Salome is about 3 miles from RAF Benson, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you cover Berrick Salome for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Berrick Salome and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How do I book a survey in Berrick Salome?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Berrick Salome can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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 loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Berrick Salome
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Helen, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
Towns and villages near Berrick Salome
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Berrick Salome homes and their roofs
RAF Benson is about 3 miles from Berrick Salome. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Berrick Salome goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Berrick Salome is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Berrick Salome can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Berrick Salome is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
We work across the OX10 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Berrick Salome, we cover Great Holcombe (1 mile north-west), Warborough (1 mile west), Newington (2 miles north), Benson (2 miles south) and Shillingford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Around Berrick Salome
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (3 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Berrick Salome includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.