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Roof Survey in Chilswell
A careful look at the roof at your property in Chilswell, with photos and a written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Chilswell: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Chilswell, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Chilswell (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chilswell questions
Is Chilswell within the area you cover?
Yes. Chilswell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
What we are asked to look at in Chilswell
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Matthew Arnold School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilswell
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chilswell and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Checking the roof from ground level
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. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Chilswell, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chilswell
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Chilswell has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.6 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as Westgate Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live near a park like Raleigh Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilswell. Chilswell is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Here we cover the OX1 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
What’s near Chilswell
We work in homes and buildings around Raleigh Park. For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.