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Roof Survey in Emmington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Emmington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Emmington
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Emmington may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Emmington (OX39)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Emmington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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.
Roof surveys in Emmington: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Adwell House, about 3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Emmington goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Princes Risborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether the building in Emmington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Emmington. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX39 is within our area for roof surveys. Other places close to Emmington include Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Emmington
In Emmington, that means homes and buildings near The Inn at Emmington, among other places. Emmington’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
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Common questions in Emmington
Is Emmington within the area you cover?
Yes, Emmington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Princes Risborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How do I book a survey in Emmington?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Emmington
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Do you need a roof survey in Emmington?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Take a building like Mill Lane Community Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs