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Roof survey in Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bletchingdon, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Bletchingdon: what you get
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, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bletchingdon (OX5)
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Bletchingdon
Can a landlord with a rental near Tackley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is drone flying allowed in Bletchingdon?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Oxford Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is Bletchingdon in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Bletchingdon.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Do you need a roof survey in Bletchingdon?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
Useful tips for Bletchingdon property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bletchingdon
Landlords and letting agents in Bletchingdon book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Also near Bletchingdon
What else we do in Bletchingdon
Roof surveys around Bletchingdon
Blenheim Palace, about 3.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bletchingdon. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Oxford Airport is about 3 miles from Bletchingdon. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Tackley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bletchingdon is about 6 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Bletchingdon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in OX5 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, St Giles and Annesley Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Enslow (1 mile west), Kirtlington (1 mile north), Hampton Poyle (1 mile south), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east) and Kidlington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bletchingdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacks Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tackley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.7 miles north-east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingdon includes Woodsides Meadow.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for roof surveys in Bletchingdon, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Bletchingdon, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.