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Roof survey in Kencot, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Kencot. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older and listed buildings around Kencot may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kencot
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn or blocked valleys, on the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Kencot, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Kencot homes and their roofs
Kencot is about 2 miles from RAF Brize Norton. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. With Kelmscott Manor about 4 miles south, Kencot sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cover Kencot and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Oxford.
Roof surveys in OX18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Kencot, we cover Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kencot
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough pub and Carterton Community College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What else we do in Kencot
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Signs you need a roof survey in Kencot
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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Kencot questions
How do I find out if my home in Kencot is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Kencot?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. RAF Brize Norton is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Kencot, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.