Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bow, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys across Bow, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Bow
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and the roof space alike.
Some older homes in villages like Bow are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Bow (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Also in Bow
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bow
Letting agents and landlords in Bow book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Bow questions
Is Bow within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bow?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Bow is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bow?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Bow homes and their roofs
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 frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Denys, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Longworth House lies about 4.3 miles north-east, so building around Bow goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take a building like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bow, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Bow and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of SN7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Bow include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Bow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Former Red Lion Public House and Holy Trinity Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Bow, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bow
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a place like Bow, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.