Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Faringdon. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What we are asked to look at in Faringdon
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Faringdon Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
Roof survey in Faringdon: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re often asked to look into valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Faringdon, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The Standard Survey adds 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
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Faringdon, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for roof surveys in Faringdon
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Faringdon
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Faringdon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Buscot Park, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Faringdon. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Faringdon is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Faringdon. There is also a page for Oxford.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close. Faringdon sits on or near the A417 and A4095, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Faringdon include Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Faringdon
Around Faringdon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Faringdon include Badbury Hill.
Nearby places to Faringdon
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Faringdon: your questions answered
Is Faringdon within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Faringdon?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Faringdon is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.