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Roof survey in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Curbridge and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Curbridge
Our roof surveys cover Curbridge and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof, across clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Curbridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Roof surveys in Curbridge: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Curbridge goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Curbridge and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire. There is also a page for Oxford.
We cover every part of OX29 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Curbridge, we cover Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Curbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Henry Box School and Lord Kitchener pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
Common questions in Curbridge
Is my home in Curbridge listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Curbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Curbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Curbridge?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need a roof survey in Curbridge?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. 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:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Anyone responsible for a site like Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Curbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks