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Roof survey in Church Hanborough, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Church Hanborough. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Church Hanborough
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Some older homes in villages like Church Hanborough are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Church Hanborough (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Church Hanborough often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Also in Church Hanborough
Why it’s worth a survey now in Church Hanborough
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around Church Hanborough may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photographs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
When to book a survey in Church Hanborough
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you look after a building such as Hanborough Manor CofE School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof surveys in Church Hanborough: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Hanborough station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Church Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Church Hanborough and nearby. Church Hanborough is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX29 is within our area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Long Hanborough (1 mile north-west), Bladon (2 miles north-east), Worton (2 miles south-east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Church Hanborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bartholomew School and The Hand and Shears pub, among other places. Church Hanborough’s nearest station is Hanborough station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Morris Motors Museum (0.8 miles north-east).
Questions from Church Hanborough
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hanborough station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Church Hanborough listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much does a roof survey cost in Church Hanborough?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.