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Roof survey in Bradwell, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys across Bradwell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Bradwell: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Bradwell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Bradwell (OX18)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bradwell
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
What affects the price in Bradwell
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Bradwell, 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.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What a roof survey looks like in Bradwell
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burford School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bradwell is about 2 miles west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bradwell. Bradwell is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Woodside Drive, Glissard Way and Birch Drive. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Shilton (1 mile east), Kencot (3 miles south-east) and Alvescot (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Witney (7 miles east), Grove (15 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (12 miles north), Woodstock (14 miles east) and Cogges (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bradwell
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3 miles south) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (3.9 miles south-east).
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Also in Bradwell
Questions from Bradwell
Is my home in Bradwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Bradwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Bradwell is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, 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.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bradwell?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Why act early in Bradwell
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Around Bradwell, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.