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Roof Survey in Bicester
Need a roof survey in Bicester? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In Bicester, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bicester
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs alike.
In a town like Bicester, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. A slipped tile or blocked gutter costs far less to sort than the damp it causes later. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. The photos let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bicester
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Around Bicester, water from a roof defect frequently goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
FAQs for Bicester
Do you cover Bicester?
Yes, Bicester is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
I let a flat near Bicester North station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Signs you need a roof survey in Bicester
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Local roofs in Bicester
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you run a business near Bicester Village, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Edburg: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Bicester, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the OX26 and OX27 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Market Square, Market End Way and London Road. Bicester sits on or near the A4095 and B4100. We also cover Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Bicester has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Bicester
We work in homes and buildings around Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub. Bicester has its own railway station: Bicester North station. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Bicester includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Useful tips for Bicester property owners
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.