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Roof survey in Foscot, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Foscot, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How a roof survey works in Foscot
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the roof 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. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about condensation or damp timbers in the loft and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Foscot 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Foscot (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foscot
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Foscot and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Foscot
Will you come out to Foscot?
Yes. Foscot is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Foscot listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Foscot
With Chastleton House about 4.4 miles north, Foscot sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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 you own a rental within reach of Kingham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Leonard, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Bledington Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Foscot. Foscot is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Station Road and Old Burford Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Foscot
Foscot’s nearest station is Kingham station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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.
Nearby places to Foscot
What else we do in Foscot
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Foscot 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 get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Useful tips for Foscot property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.