Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Islip, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Islip and the rest of Oxfordshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Islip can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Islip
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written 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 applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and loose chimney pots.
Some older homes in villages like Islip are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Islip
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Older and listed buildings around Islip may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Islip
The wider area around Islip has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 4.6 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Nicholas' Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Islip station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Islip, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Islip is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
We survey roofs across the OX5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Islip
In Islip, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Inn and Gosford Hill School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Islip itself: Islip station. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Islip
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dr South's Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Islip
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Islip?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Islip?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Other services in Islip
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Islip
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.