Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chalgrove Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Chalgrove. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chalgrove
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Around Chalgrove, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Chalgrove (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. In an older home around Chalgrove, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Chalgrove
Do you cover smaller places like Chalgrove?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chalgrove?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Chalgrove is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Chalgrove?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a roof survey cost in Chalgrove?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Chalgrove book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Chalgrove, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often 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 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Chalgrove
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Roof surveys in Chalgrove: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4 miles north-east lies Adwell House, a reminder of how long the area around Chalgrove has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Chalgrove Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chalgrove is about 7 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We visit Chalgrove as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Chalgrove and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX44 is within our area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green, and we cover them all. Main roads around Chalgrove include the B480, which makes travel easy. We also cover Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles south-east), Roke (2 miles south), Britwell Salome (3 miles south-east), Pyrton (3 miles east) and Watlington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (7 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east) and Grove (15 miles west).
Near you in Chalgrove
In Chalgrove, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. A little further out are Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Chalgrove includes Wells Farm.