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Roof Survey in Great Coxwell
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Coxwell. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Common roof problems in Great Coxwell
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
About our roof survey in Great Coxwell
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a village or hamlet like Great Coxwell, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Great Coxwell can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Coxwell, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Coxwell
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photographs
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof surveys in Great Coxwell: local notes
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. Buscot Park, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Great Coxwell. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Faringdon Community College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. In Great Coxwell, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Great Coxwell is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Oxford.
Every address in SN7 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Coxwell: Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Near you in Great Coxwell
We work in homes and buildings around Eagle Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Great Coxwell include Badbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Great Coxwell
What else we do in Great Coxwell
Questions from Great Coxwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Coxwell?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Great Coxwell within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Coxwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How much does a roof survey cost in Great Coxwell?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.