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Roof Survey in Letcombe Bassett
Roof surveys in Letcombe Bassett from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Common questions in Letcombe Bassett
Do you cover Letcombe Bassett?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Letcombe Bassett is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Letcombe Bassett is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Letcombe Bassett
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Somewhere as small as Letcombe Bassett, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Letcombe Bassett
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Letcombe Bassett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Local roofs in Letcombe Bassett
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Letcombe Bassett, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across OX12 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road. Other places close to Letcombe Bassett include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Letcombe Bassett
Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Common roof problems in Letcombe Bassett
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
Around Letcombe Bassett, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof