Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Horspath Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Horspath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Horspath: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Some older homes in villages like Horspath 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horspath (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Horspath
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Oxford station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Horspath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Horspath, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Horspath
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places like Templars Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around Shotover Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We visit Horspath as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX33. Whether your property is on Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Horspath include Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Horspath
Around Horspath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wheatley Park School, Shotover Country Park and Queen's Head pub. The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 4.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Horspath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Signs you need a roof survey in Horspath
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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Take a building like Horspath Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.