Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Little Wittenham Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Little Wittenham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
Useful tips for Little Wittenham property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Every so often, 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.
Roof survey in Little Wittenham: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and people most often book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Little Wittenham homes and their roofs
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Brightwell Manor, about 1.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Wittenham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Appleford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Little Wittenham as part of our work across London and South East England. Little Wittenham is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in OX14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Little Wittenham include Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Little Wittenham
For rail, the closest station is Appleford station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
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Common roof problems in Little Wittenham
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in Little Wittenham
Is Little Wittenham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Wittenham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Little Wittenham?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Little Wittenham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.