Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Childrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Childrey, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
About our roof survey in Childrey
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and standing water on a flat roof, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
In a small place like Childrey, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Childrey (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Childrey
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlords, agents and block managers in Childrey
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Childrey
Do you cover smaller places like Childrey?
Yes. Childrey 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.
Do you cover Childrey?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Roof surveys around Childrey
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cover Childrey and the rest of Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Childrey. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Every address in OX12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Childrey
In Childrey, that means homes and buildings near King Alfred's and The Hatchet Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
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. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Childrey, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. 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.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.