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Roof survey in Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Cuddesdon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our roof survey in Cuddesdon
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often 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. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it, on the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate alike.
In a small place like Cuddesdon, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Cuddesdon (OX44)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Cuddesdon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Cuddesdon
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Cuddesdon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Cuddesdon
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you run a business near Templars Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Cuddesdon
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roof surveys in Cuddesdon: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Cuddesdon has a long history of building, with Garsington Manor about 1.3 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Garsington Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Cuddesdon is about 5 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Cuddesdon are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Cuddesdon is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX44. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Close and Field Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Denton (1 mile south-west), Blenheim (1 mile west), Garsington (2 miles west), Wheatley (2 miles north) and Littleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Cuddesdon
In Cuddesdon, that means homes and buildings near Library Farmhouse and Wheatley Park School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (3.6 miles west) and Slade Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Shotover and Wells Farm.
Common questions in Cuddesdon
Is my home in Cuddesdon listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Cuddesdon?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Prices for roof surveys in Cuddesdon
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.