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Roof Survey in Christmas Common
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Christmas Common.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Christmas Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof survey in Christmas Common: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We are frequently asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Christmas Common (OX49)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Christmas Common questions
How do I find out if my home in Christmas Common is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Christmas Common?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How do I book a survey in Christmas Common?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot 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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
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.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
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 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Christmas Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof surveys in Christmas Common: local notes
The wider area around Christmas Common has a long history of building, with Stonor Park about 2.9 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Icknield Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Nativity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Christmas Common is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Christmas Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Christmas Common is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in OX49 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Christmas Common: Northend (1 mile east), Howe Hill (1 mile south-west), Shirburn (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (2 miles south-west) and Ibstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Christmas Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox And Hounds Inn Public House, among other places. Not far away are Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.