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Roof survey in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Charlton.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charlton
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a smaller place like Charlton, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page 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. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What else we do in Charlton
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Charlton is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When to book a survey in Charlton
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Charlton Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof surveys in Charlton
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Charlton?
Yes. Charlton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: 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’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof surveys around Charlton
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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around Betjeman Millennium Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In Charlton, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Charlton. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX12. We cover properties on Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road and the roads around them. You will find Charlton on the A417, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Around Charlton
Around Charlton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lord Nelson pub, King Alfred's and St Mary's School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Charlton include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.