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Roof survey in Horley, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What a roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Roof survey in Horley: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Horley and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
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 often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Horley (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Horley
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Horley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof surveys around Horley
The wider area around Horley has a long history of building, with Upton House about 3.2 miles west. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as North Oxfordshire Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Ethelreda, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Shop and office owners around Castle Quay Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Horley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Horley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX15 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Manor Orchard and Little Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
Around Horley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Common questions in Horley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Horley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
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 including VAT.
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. We send it by email.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Horley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.