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Roof survey in Lewknor, Oxfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lewknor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Lewknor
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Lewknor, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lewknor (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Lewknor property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Lewknor questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lewknor?
Yes, Lewknor is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lewknor listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Lewknor homes and their roofs
Adwell House, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lewknor. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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 Margaret, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Lewknor Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lewknor is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lewknor and nearby. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Lewknor. There’s also a page for Oxford.
We survey roofs across the OX49 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Weston Road and Lewknor Close. If you’re just outside Lewknor, we cover South Weston (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile north-east), Postcombe (1 mile north), Shirburn (1 mile south-west) and Kingston Blount (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Lewknor
In Lewknor, that means homes and buildings near Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House and Icknield Community College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Lewknor, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lewknor
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lewknor. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks