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Roof survey in Hailey, Oxfordshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hailey. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Hailey
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Somewhere as small as Hailey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Hailey (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Hailey
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
Roof surveys around Hailey
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around Hailey goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hailey Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hailey is about 2 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Hailey, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX29 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Fishers Close, Hicks Close and Giernalls Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Delly End (1 mile north-east), Poffley End (1 mile south-east), New Yatt (2 miles east), Ramsden (2 miles north) and North Leigh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Grove (14 miles south), Faringdon (12 miles south) and Kidlington (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Hailey
In Hailey, that means homes and buildings near The Lamb And Flag Public House, Wood Green School and The King's School, among other places. Hailey’s nearest station is Finstock station, about 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blenheim Farm.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
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.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Hailey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Hailey questions
Is my home in Hailey listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Finstock station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Hailey?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Useful tips for Hailey property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Places near Hailey
What else we do in Hailey
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Why get it checked now?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Around Hailey, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.