Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Brighthampton, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Brighthampton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our roof survey in Brighthampton
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, 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. We are frequently asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across lead flashings, natural slate and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Brighthampton 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Brighthampton (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Brighthampton
Also in Brighthampton
What we are asked to look at in Brighthampton
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Take a building like Mulberry Bush School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Roof surveys in Brighthampton: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Longworth House, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brighthampton. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles' Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Brighthampton is about 4 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Brighthampton is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX29. You’ll find streets like Aston Road, Abingdon Road and Malthouse Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Standlake (1 mile east), Hardwick (2 miles north), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Ducklington (3 miles north-west) and South Leigh (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-west), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
Near you in Brighthampton
In Brighthampton, that means homes and buildings near Standlake Church of England Primary School and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit.
Common questions in Brighthampton
Do you cover Brighthampton?
Yes, Brighthampton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Brighthampton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
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.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Brighthampton, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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 loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.