Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Glympton Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Glympton and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Glympton
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Glympton, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Glympton (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
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Questions from Glympton
Is my home in Glympton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Glympton?
Yes, Glympton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Glympton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Glympton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. In a place like Glympton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Glympton
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A report with photographs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in Glympton
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire frequently have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Glympton has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 3.5 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Tackley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Glympton is about 9 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Glympton, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Oxford is in our area too.
All of OX20 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on New Road and The Row or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Glympton: Wootton (1 mile south-east), Woodstock (3 miles south-east), Tackley (3 miles east), Bunkers Hill (4 miles south-east) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles south-east), Banbury (12 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Glympton
In Glympton, that means homes and buildings near Killingworth Castle pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tackley station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Glympton include Blenheim Farm.
When to book a survey in Glympton
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Glympton, a postcode doesn’t 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 about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Glympton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.