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Roof survey in Fringford, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Fringford and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Fringford
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. 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’re often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split, on ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Fringford (OX27)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Fringford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fringford
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Prices for roof surveys in Fringford
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Also near Fringford
What else we do in Fringford
What a roof survey looks like in Fringford
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Bicester North station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fringford is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fringford can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
We survey roofs across the OX27 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Street, Crosslands and Church Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Hethe (1 mile north-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south), Hardwick (2 miles west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles west) and Caversfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Fringford
We work in homes and buildings around Whitmore Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Beaumont Castle (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.4 miles south).
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Common roof problems in Fringford
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fringford Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
Fringford: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bicester North station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Fringford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.