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Roof survey in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys across Charney Bassett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Charney Bassett
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Roof survey in Charney Bassett
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Charney Bassett
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
Roof surveys around Charney Bassett
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.9 miles north lies Longworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Charney Bassett 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.
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Charney Bassett gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX12. We offer roof surveys to properties on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road. Other places close to Charney Bassett include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
What’s near Charney Bassett
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Chain Hill.
Common questions in Charney Bassett
Is Charney Bassett in the area you cover?
Yes, Charney Bassett is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Charney Bassett is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Charney Bassett, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Keep the report with your property records
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.