Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Great Holcombe Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Holcombe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof survey in Great Holcombe
We survey roofs in Great Holcombe and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about loose chimney pots and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Great Holcombe, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Holcombe (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Great Holcombe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Great Holcombe
Also in Great Holcombe
Local roofs in Great Holcombe
With Garsington Manor about 3.8 miles north-west, Great Holcombe sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Giles, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Great Holcombe is about 3 miles north of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Great Holcombe is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Great Holcombe. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We cover every part of OX10 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Newington (1 mile north), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Great Holcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Catherine Wheel pub. Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (4 miles south-west) and Littlemore Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Great Holcombe include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Questions from Great Holcombe
Is Great Holcombe in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Great Holcombe is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Holcombe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long does the visit take?
Allow between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Great Holcombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Great Holcombe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.