Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Jericho Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Jericho, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jericho
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space.
Around Jericho, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
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 roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Jericho, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Jericho
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their 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. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Jericho goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Oxford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Oxford University Parks is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Jericho is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Jericho and the places around it.
We cover every part of the OX1 and OX2 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane. Being close to the A4144, Jericho is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Jericho: Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Jericho
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxford University Parks, The Rickety Press pub and The Eckersley School of English and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north) and Somerville College Library (less than half a mile east). Jericho’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Jericho
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Also in Jericho
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. On a bungalow or cottage around Jericho, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Jericho
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Jericho
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s 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 my home in Jericho 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is Jericho in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Jericho and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. 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 I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.