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Roof Survey in Grimsbury
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Grimsbury, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
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.
Roof survey in Grimsbury: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Grimsbury, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Grimsbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. With lower homes, common in places like Grimsbury, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a roof survey in Grimsbury?
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. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
The streets around a church like Saint Leonard's Church 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Grimsbury questions
How do I find out if my home in Grimsbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Grimsbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Grimsbury is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Grimsbury?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about past leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Grimsbury homes and their roofs
Broughton Castle, about 3.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Grimsbury. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park such as People's Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like St Leonard's Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Grimsbury is one of many places we visit across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Grimsbury and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX16, OX17 and OX15. We cover properties on Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road. We also cover the places around Grimsbury: Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Grimsbury
Around Grimsbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Banbury Academy, The Pepper Pot pub and Ash-Shifa School, among other places. Grimsbury has its own railway station: Banbury station. A little further out are Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.