Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in High Cogges
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in High Cogges, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
How a roof survey works in High Cogges
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like High Cogges may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- High Cogges (OX29)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in High Cogges
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near High Cogges
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
High Cogges: your questions answered
Will you come out to High Cogges?
Yes. High Cogges is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in High Cogges 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. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
High Cogges homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Minster Lovell Hall about 3.6 miles north-west, High Cogges sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like The Blake Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Combe station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St James: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
High Cogges is about 2 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in High Cogges get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes High Cogges. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
All of OX29 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around High Cogges: Madley Park (1 mile north-west), South Leigh (1 mile east), Cogges (1 mile west), Ducklington (2 miles south-west) and Witney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in High Cogges
Around High Cogges, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wood Green School, The Griffin Inn and Wood Green School, among other places. The closest station to High Cogges is Combe station, about 4.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1 mile west).
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around High Cogges often 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 cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.