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Roof survey in Hornton, Oxfordshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Hornton and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hornton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hornton
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
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Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Hornton
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, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Hornton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hornton (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Hornton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Hornton?
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. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Upton House, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hornton. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hornton
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Hornton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hornton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hornton?
Yes, Hornton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hornton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hornton
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hornton Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hornton is about 4 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Hornton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Hornton is one of the places in Oxfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Every address in OX15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Pages Lane, The Green and Eastgate or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hornton: Ratley (2 miles north-west), Edgehill (2 miles north-west) and Sun Rising (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles south-east), Grimsbury (5 miles south-east), Ruscote (4 miles south-east) and Bloxham (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Hornton
Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Hornton include Edge Hill.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.