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Roof Survey in Boars Hill
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Boars Hill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys around Boars Hill
About 2.9 miles west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Boars Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live near a park like Raleigh Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Boars Hill and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Surveys in OX1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in Boars Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Raleigh Park, The Fox pub and Matthew Arnold School. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 2.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
Roof survey in Boars Hill: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We are frequently asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Boars Hill, 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 be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we are asked to look at in Boars Hill
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why it’s worth a survey now in Boars Hill
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Around Boars Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Boars Hill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Boars Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Boars Hill: your questions answered
Is Boars Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boars Hill?
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.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.