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Roof Survey in Churchill
Independent roof surveys in Churchill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Churchill: what you get
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a village or hamlet like Churchill, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Churchill (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Churchill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kingham station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Churchill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you work in Churchill?
Yes. We survey roofs in Churchill and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Places near Churchill
What else we do in Churchill
Why it’s worth a survey now in Churchill
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Churchill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Roof surveys in Churchill: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kingham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Chastleton House lies about 3.8 miles north-west, so building around Churchill goes back a long way. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Churchill is about 10 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Churchill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Churchill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX7 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hackers Lane, William Smith Close and Junction Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sarsden (1 mile south-east), Salford (3 miles north), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Ruscote (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Churchill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub. The closest station to Churchill is Kingham station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles north) and Chipping Norton Museum (2.7 miles north-east).
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Churchill, 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.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Do you need a roof survey in Churchill?
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Landlords with a home close to Kingham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs