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Blackbird Leys Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Blackbird Leys. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blackbird Leys
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on natural slate, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Blackbird Leys can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Blackbird Leys (OX4, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What affects the price in Blackbird Leys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to Blackbird Leys is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. Around Blackbird Leys, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes 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.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Blackbird Leys: your questions answered
I let a flat near Radley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Blackbird Leys listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you cover Blackbird Leys?
Yes, we do. Blackbird Leys is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Blackbird Leys
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Blackbird Leys homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For businesses in and around places such as Templars Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. With Garsington Manor about 2.3 miles east, the area around Blackbird Leys has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Blackbird Leys is about 2 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blackbird Leys. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Roof surveys in OX4 and OX3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Long Lane, Giles Road and Barns Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Blackbird Leys, we cover Littlemore (1 mile west), Cowley (1 mile north), Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south-west), Iffley (1 mile north-west) and Donnington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Blackbird Leys
Around Blackbird Leys, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Emmanuel Christian School, The Oxford Academy and Minchery Farmhouse pub. Blackbird Leys’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (3 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.