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Roof survey in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Clanfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What affects the price in Clanfield
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How a roof survey works in Clanfield
Our roof surveys cover Clanfield and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Clanfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Clanfield?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Stephen, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Clanfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Clanfield
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Places near Clanfield
Other services in Clanfield
Roof surveys around Clanfield
About 2.7 miles south-west lies Kelmscott Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Clanfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. RAF Brize Norton is about 3 miles from Clanfield. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Clanfield CofE Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Clanfield and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Clanfield is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX18 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Around Clanfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mason's Arms, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Questions from Clanfield
Is drone flying allowed in Clanfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Clanfield is about 3 miles from RAF Brize Norton, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will you come out to Clanfield?
Yes, Clanfield is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.