Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chawley
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Chawley and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Chawley questions
Will you come out to Chawley?
Yes, Chawley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
About our roof survey in Chawley
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chawley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Chawley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chawley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chawley
The wider area around Chawley has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 2.5 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Trees in and around Raleigh Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Chawley is about 4 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Chawley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Chawley.
Roof surveys in OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Cumnor Hill, Chawley Park and Chawley Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Chawley, we cover Cumnor (1 mile south-west), Dean Court (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west) and Henwood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Around Chawley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Vine Inn, Matthew Arnold School and Raleigh Park, among other places. The closest station to Chawley is Oxford station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Chawley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Towns and villages near Chawley
What else we do in Chawley
When to book a survey in Chawley
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone