Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Great Haseley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
How a roof survey works in Great Haseley
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn or blocked valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Great Haseley, 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 often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Great Haseley
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Milton Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Nearby places to Great Haseley
Also in Great Haseley
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Haseley
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Garsington Manor about 3.5 miles west, the area around Great Haseley has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Great Haseley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Great Haseley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX44. If you need a roof survey at a property on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Haseley
In Great Haseley, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Wells Farm.
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Haseley
Is Great Haseley in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Great Haseley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Great Haseley is listed?
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Great Haseley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Great Haseley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Useful tips for Great Haseley property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.