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Roof Survey in Enstone
Roof surveys in Enstone and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Enstone
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
Some older homes in villages like Enstone are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Enstone (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Local roofs in Enstone
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Charlbury station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Enstone Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Enstone is about 9 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In Enstone, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Enstone and the places around it. Oxford is in our area too.
Every address in OX7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oxford Road, Venvell Close and Chapel Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Church Enstone (1 mile north), Kiddington (2 miles east), Little Tew (3 miles north), Great Tew (3 miles north) and Swerford (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles east), Witney (9 miles south), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Enstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Harrow Inn, among other places. Enstone’s nearest station is Charlbury station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Enstone includes Blenheim Farm.
What affects the price in Enstone
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Do you need a roof survey in Enstone?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Kenelm, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
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Enstone questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Charlbury station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Enstone listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you work in Enstone?
Yes. We cover Enstone and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Enstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Enstone
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. For older village homes like those around Enstone, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen 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.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.