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Roof Survey in Crowell Hill
Roof surveys in Crowell Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Why it is worth a survey now in Crowell Hill
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Crowell Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Crowell Hill
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a roof survey works in Crowell Hill
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn or blocked valleys, across flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Crowell Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Crowell Hill (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Crowell Hill
With Adwell House about 3.9 miles west, Crowell Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Saunderton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Crowell Hill is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Crowell Hill, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across OX39 for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Crowell (1 mile north-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile north-west), Oakley (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (2 miles west) and Lewknor (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (15 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Crowell Hill
In Crowell Hill, that means homes and buildings near Sir Charles Napier Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Saunderton station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Prices for roof surveys in Crowell Hill
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Crowell Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Saunderton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Crowell Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Crowell Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What a roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings