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Drayton St Leonard Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Drayton St Leonard, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
How a roof survey works in Drayton St Leonard
Our roof surveys cover Drayton St Leonard and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. 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. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Nearby places to Drayton St Leonard
What else we do in Drayton St Leonard
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Drayton St Leonard
With Clifton Hampden Manor about 3.1 miles west, Drayton St Leonard sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Drayton St Leonard. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Drayton St Leonard. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Drayton St Leonard
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Catherine Wheel pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Culham station, about 4.3 miles west. A little further out are Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
Common roof problems in Drayton St Leonard
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For landlords with property near Culham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
FAQs for Drayton St Leonard
How do I find out if my home in Drayton St Leonard is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Culham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are 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 happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Outbuildings and barns around Drayton St Leonard are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Drayton St Leonard
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Drayton St Leonard needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.