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Roof survey in Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Clifton Hampden.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Clifton Hampden: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and people most often book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Village roofs often 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Clifton Hampden (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Clifton Hampden
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Culham station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clifton Hampden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Clifton Hampden, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Clifton Hampden
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Do you need a roof survey in Clifton Hampden?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Why act early in Clifton Hampden
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Clifton Hampden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clifton Hampden
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Clifton Hampden
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Nuneham Courtenay shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Clifton Hampden is about 3 miles south-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Clifton Hampden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Clifton Hampden is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Abingdon Road and Courtiers Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Long Wittenham (1 mile south), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles north), Culham (2 miles west) and Radley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north), Didcot (4 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Around Clifton Hampden
We work in homes and buildings around Nuneham Courtenay, among other places. Clifton Hampden’s nearest station is Culham station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Pendon Museum (1.4 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Wittenham Clumps and Mowbray Fields.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What affects the price in Clifton Hampden
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.