Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Farmoor, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys in Farmoor and the rest of Oxfordshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Why it is worth a survey now in Farmoor
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Older and listed buildings around Farmoor may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a roof survey works in Farmoor
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. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Farmoor 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Farmoor (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof surveys in Farmoor: local notes
The wider area around Farmoor has a long history of building, with Appleton Manor about 3.5 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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.
If you let a flat or house near Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Bartholomew School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you run a business near Westgate Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Farmoor is about 5 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Farmoor and the surrounding area. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Farmoor and the places around it.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Mayfield Road, Oxford Road and Meadow Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Filchampstead (1 mile south), Swinford (1 mile north-west), Dean Court (2 miles south-east), Eynsham (2 miles north-west) and Wytham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Farmoor
For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (3.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Farmoor include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
Places near Farmoor
What else we do in Farmoor
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for roof surveys in Farmoor, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
FAQs for Farmoor
Will you come out to Farmoor?
Yes, Farmoor is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Farmoor, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.