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Roof survey in Goosey, Oxfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Goosey, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Goosey: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like Goosey 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Goosey (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Goosey, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Goosey, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Nearby places to Goosey
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What a roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Goosey
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Goosey is about 4 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. If you’re in Goosey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Goosey. Oxford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SN7. We also cover the places around Goosey: Denchworth (2 miles east), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles north-east), Grove (3 miles east) and Pusey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Goosey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pound Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Faringdon Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Prices for roof surveys in Goosey
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Your questions about roof surveys in Goosey
Is Goosey in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Goosey is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Goosey?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you need a roof survey in Goosey?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Around Goosey, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?