Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Kidlington Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kidlington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Kidlington
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Kidlington, 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. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Kidlington (OX5)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Kidlington homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Kidlington is about 2 miles from Oxford Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Take a building like St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. With Blenheim Palace about 3.5 miles north-west, the area around Kidlington has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Kidlington is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the OX5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Kidlington include the A4260, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Kidlington
In Kidlington, that means homes and buildings near Gosford Hill School and Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kidlington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Kidlington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Also near Kidlington
What else we do in Kidlington
Signs you need a roof survey in Kidlington
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Oxford Parkway station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about roof surveys in Kidlington
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford Parkway station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Kidlington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the roof space.
How do I book a survey in Kidlington?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What affects the price in Kidlington
To price your survey, we look at:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.