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Roof Survey in Cutteslowe
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Cutteslowe.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cutteslowe
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall, across clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate.
Around Cutteslowe, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cutteslowe
Will you come out to Cutteslowe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Cutteslowe is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Cutteslowe, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been 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’re ready.
Advice
Roof surveys in Cutteslowe: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Living close to Oxford University Parks is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Cutteslowe, the roof can be surveyed. Cutteslowe is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the OX2 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road and the roads around them. With the A4165 close by, Cutteslowe is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Cutteslowe include Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Near you in Cutteslowe
Around Cutteslowe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oxford University Parks, St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library and The Plough pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south) and Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cutteslowe include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
When to book a survey in Cutteslowe
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford Parkway station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Homes in smaller places like Cutteslowe can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cutteslowe
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cutteslowe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.