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Kiddington Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kiddington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
How a roof survey works in Kiddington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away from the wall, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Kiddington (OX20)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Kiddington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for roof surveys in Kiddington, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Roof surveys in Kiddington: local notes
The wider area around Kiddington has a long history of building, with Blenheim Palace about 4.6 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Charlbury station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Kiddington is about 7 miles north-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Kiddington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Kiddington is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. Oxford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across OX20 for roof surveys. If you are just outside Kiddington, we cover Enstone (2 miles west), Church Enstone (3 miles north-west), Little Tew (4 miles north-west), Great Tew (4 miles north) and Swerford (6 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (11 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles south-west), Carterton (12 miles south-west) and Kidlington (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Kiddington
The closest station to Kiddington is Charlbury station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Kiddington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Kiddington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Charlbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kiddington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
When to book a survey in Kiddington
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.