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Duns Tew Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Duns Tew, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
How a roof survey works in Duns Tew
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Duns Tew, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Duns Tew (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Duns Tew often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Duns Tew: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Duns Tew?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Duns Tew?
Yes. Duns Tew is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I book a survey in Duns Tew?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
When to book a survey in Duns Tew
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Heyford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Roof surveys around Duns Tew
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Duns Tew is about 8 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Duns Tew. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX25. Whether your property is on Main Street, Glebe Court and Middle Barton Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Dane Hill (1 mile north-east), North Aston (1 mile east), Middle Aston (1 mile south-east), Steeple Aston (2 miles south-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Duns Tew
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse Inn. The closest station to Duns Tew is Heyford station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.9 miles west) and Deddington Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Why act early in Duns Tew
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. For an older or listed building in a place like Duns Tew, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A report with photographs
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.