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Roof Survey in Grandpont
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Grandpont, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Roof survey in Grandpont: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Around Grandpont, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Grandpont (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Grandpont questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grandpont?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Grandpont is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Grandpont property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Towns and villages near Grandpont
What else we do in Grandpont
Signs you need a roof survey in Grandpont
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
What a roof survey looks like in Grandpont
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Grandpont has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 1 mile north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces like Raleigh Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Grandpont is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you are in Grandpont, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Every address in OX1 and OX2 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around Grandpont include the A420, which makes travel easy. We also cover St. Ebbes (1 mile north), New Hinksey (1 mile south-east), Osney (1 mile north-west), St John Street area (1 mile north) and South Hinksey (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Near you in Grandpont
We work in homes and buildings around Raleigh Park, Oxford and Cherwell Valley College and Marlborough House, among other places. Nearby too are Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Camera (0.7 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Radcliffe Infirmary (1.1 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.