Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Charlbury, Oxfordshire
Independent roof surveys in Charlbury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Common roof problems in Charlbury
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Anyone responsible for a site like Charlbury Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
How a roof survey works in Charlbury
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey the roof space, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Around Charlbury, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The written findings come 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
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Charlbury questions
Is Charlbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Charlbury is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Charlbury station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What else we do in Charlbury
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Charlbury often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Read more
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Prices for roof surveys in Charlbury
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Roof surveys around Charlbury
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you let a flat or house near Charlbury 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 St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlbury and the surrounding area. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Charlbury. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX7 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Charlbury on the B4022 and B4026, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Charlbury, we cover Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Around Charlbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. Charlbury’s nearest station is Charlbury station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. For a walk, there is Blenheim Farm.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Charlbury, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlbury
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID