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Bure Park Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bure Park? We carry out roof surveys in Bure Park and across Oxfordshire.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
How a roof survey works in Bure Park
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about gutters that overflow in heavy rain and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Bure Park, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Bure Park (OX26, OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bure Park
Will you come out to Bure Park?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bure Park is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Bure Park is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Parking around Bure Park is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Bure Park, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bure Park
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Bicester North station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Bure Park Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Bure Park is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In Bure Park, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bure Park is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX26 and OX27. We cover properties on Blake Road, Graham Road and Bunyan Road and the roads around them. You will find Bure Park on the A4095, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bicester (1 mile south), Caversfield (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Bure Park
In Bure Park, that means homes and buildings near The Star pub and Cooper School, among other places. Bure Park’s nearest station is Bicester North station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Bicester Village (1.3 miles south) and Bicester Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Bure Park includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Signs you need a roof survey in Bure Park
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Shop and office owners around Bicester Village may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?