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Roof Survey in Cumnor
Roof surveys in Cumnor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Prices for roof surveys in Cumnor
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roof survey in Cumnor: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is 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. Typical surveys look at leaking gutter joints and downpipes and torn or sagging underlay, across natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Cumnor are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Cumnor
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.9 miles south-west lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Cumnor has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westgate Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Cumnor, we can come and survey your property. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Cumnor.
We cover every part of the OX2 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, The Park and The Winnyards. Other places close to Cumnor include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cumnor
We work in homes and buildings around The Vine Inn and Matthew Arnold School. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cumnor include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
Signs you need a roof survey in Cumnor
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. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you look after a building like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cumnor and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Cumnor property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Cumnor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Cumnor questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cumnor?
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.
Is Cumnor within the area you cover?
Yes, Cumnor is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.