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Roof Survey in Epwell
Need a roof survey in Epwell? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in Epwell
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’re worried about torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Epwell may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Epwell (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Do you need a roof survey in Epwell?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anne, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Epwell, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Epwell questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Epwell?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Epwell?
Yes, Epwell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Roof surveys around Epwell
Upton House, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Epwell. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Epwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Epwell. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Epwell
In Epwell, that means homes and buildings near Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Epwell includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys