Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Great Rollright Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Great Rollright and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof survey in Great Rollright: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Great Rollright and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Great Rollright are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Great Rollright (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Great Rollright
Do you cover smaller places like Great Rollright?
Yes, Great Rollright is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Rollright?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
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Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common roof problems in Great Rollright
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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- File the report with your home documents
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Rollright
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Great Rollright, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Great Rollright
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 often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Chastleton House, about 4.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Great Rollright goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Great Rollright is about 10 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Great Rollright, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Great Rollright and the places around it. There’s also a page for Oxford.
All of OX7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Chapel End and The Green and the roads around them. We also cover Over Norton (2 miles south), Chipping Norton (3 miles south), Salford (3 miles south-west), Sarsden (5 miles south-west) and Churchill (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (10 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (9 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (11 miles north-east).
Around Great Rollright
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Unicorn Public House. Nearby you will also find Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (2.6 miles south) and Wheelbarrow Castle (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older and listed buildings around Great Rollright may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Great Rollright
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
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