Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Bunkers Hill
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bunkers Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Bunkers Hill: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We are often asked to look into debris building up in roof valleys and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bunkers Hill (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Bunkers Hill homes and their roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Oxford Airport is about 2 miles from Bunkers Hill. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For landlords with property near Tackley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Cross, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bunkers Hill is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bunkers Hill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Bunkers Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Field View Lane and Bunkers Hill. If you’re just outside Bunkers Hill, we cover Shipton-on-Cherwell (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile south), Woodstock (2 miles south-west), Tackley (2 miles north) and Begbroke (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Around Bunkers Hill
In Bunkers Hill, that means homes and buildings near Rock Of Gibraltar Public House and the streets around them. Bunkers Hill’s nearest station is Tackley station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2 miles west).
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Bunkers Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bunkers Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we are asked to look at in Bunkers Hill
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
With Blenheim Palace about 2.3 miles south-west, the area around Bunkers Hill has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Bunkers Hill
Is drone flying allowed in Bunkers Hill?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Oxford Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bunkers Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bunkers Hill?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bunkers Hill?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.