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Roof survey in Botley, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Botley, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Botley: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and the roof space alike.
Around Botley, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Homes around Botley frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To get a price for roof surveys in Botley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Botley questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Is Botley within the area you cover?
Yes, Botley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Botley
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Holywell Manor, about 2.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Botley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Botley School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westgate Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Botley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Botley is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
What’s near Botley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Seacourt Bridge pub, Raleigh Park and Matthew Arnold School, among other places. The closest station to Botley is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Botley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.