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East Hanney Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in East Hanney? You can book a roof survey in East Hanney and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Useful tips for East Hanney property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in East Hanney: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a small place like East Hanney, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
What affects the cost of roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around East Hanney, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in East Hanney, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Questions from East Hanney
Will you come out to East Hanney?
Yes, East Hanney is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Hanney?
Yes, East Hanney is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Hanney as anywhere else.
How much does a roof survey cost in East Hanney?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Hanney
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Longworth House lies about 4.5 miles north-west, so building around East Hanney goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from East Hanney are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of OX12 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Main Street, The Green and Morlands and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Landmarks near East Hanney
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse pub. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.