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Roof survey in Freeland, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Freeland, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roof survey in Freeland
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and cracked mortar along the ridge, across natural slate, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Freeland are 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. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Freeland (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Freeland
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How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Freeland can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Freeland
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Problems we come across often include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Combe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What a roof survey looks like in Freeland
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Freeland Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Freeland is about 4 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Freeland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hurst Lane, Nash Lane and Wroslyn Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East End (1 mile north-west), North Leigh (2 miles west), Combe (2 miles north), New Yatt (2 miles west) and Stonesfield (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (9 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (15 miles south).
Around Freeland
In Freeland, that means homes and buildings near The Oxfordshire Yeoman pub and Bartholomew School. The closest station to Freeland is Combe station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Morris Motors Museum (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Freeland includes Blenheim Farm.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Freeland, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Questions from Freeland
Do you cover smaller places like Freeland?
Yes, Freeland is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Combe station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.