Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Chesterton Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chesterton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Chesterton
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Chesterton (OX26)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chesterton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Do you need a roof survey in Chesterton?
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. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Chesterton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Places near Chesterton
Other services in Chesterton
What a roof survey looks like in Chesterton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Bicester Village station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Chesterton is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Chesterton and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX26 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Fortescue Drive, Chestnut Close and Green Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Chesterton, we cover Wendlebury (1 mile south), Merton (2 miles south-east), Ambrosden (3 miles east), Launton (3 miles east) and Fencott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (15 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chesterton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bicester School and Red Cow pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Avenue (1 mile east) and Ardley Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Chesterton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
Chesterton questions
Will you come out to Chesterton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chesterton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.