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Roof survey in Chilton, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Chilton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Chilton: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Chilton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Chilton (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Chilton
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Other services in Chilton
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
FAQs for Chilton
Do you cover smaller places like Chilton?
Yes. Chilton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Chilton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Roof surveys around Chilton
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Chilton County Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Didcot Parkway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Chilton is about 4 miles south-west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chilton can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Chilton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the OX11 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Street, Lawson Lane and Crafts End or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Chilton include Upton (2 miles north-east), West Hagbourne (2 miles north-east), Harwell (2 miles north), Coscote (2 miles north-east) and Blewbury (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (6 miles west), Grove (6 miles north-west) and Faringdon (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Chilton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown at Chilton pub. Chilton’s nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Chilton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.