Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Great Milton Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Great Milton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Great Milton
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Roof survey in Great Milton: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Great Milton (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Milton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.1 miles west lies Garsington Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Great Milton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Great Milton Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Great Milton is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Great Milton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Great Milton is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
We work across OX44 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Fullers Field and Green Hitchings, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Haseley (1 mile south-east), Milton Common (1 mile east), Tiddington (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Milton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn. A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north) and Slade Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Shotover and Wells Farm.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What affects the price in Great Milton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Milton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Great Milton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Milton?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Great Milton 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 Great Milton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.