Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Blenheim Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Blenheim. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys in Blenheim: local notes
With Garsington Manor about 0.5 miles south, Blenheim sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Garsington Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Blenheim is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Blenheim is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Blenheim is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys.
Surveys in OX44 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Wheatley Road and North Manor or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Blenheim include Garsington (1 mile west), Denton (1 mile east), Cuddesdon (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north-west) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Blenheim
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub, Wheatley Park School and Library Farmhouse. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west. A little further out are British Tattoo History Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Oxford Castle (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm and Shotover.
Roof survey in Blenheim
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
In a small place like Blenheim, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Blenheim (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Nearby places to Blenheim
What else we do in Blenheim
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Blenheim
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Blenheim often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Blenheim and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Your questions about roof surveys in Blenheim
How do I find out if my home in Blenheim is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Blenheim within the area you cover?
Yes, Blenheim is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
When to book a survey in Blenheim
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Radley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?