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Roof Survey in Littlemore
Roof surveys in Littlemore from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Littlemore
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, across the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Littlemore drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Littlemore: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Littlemore has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 2.7 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Emmanuel Christian School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Shop and office owners around Templars Square may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in Littlemore, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the OX4 and OX3 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road. Littlemore sits on or near the A4074, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Littlemore: Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Littlemore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Henry Newman Academy, The Catherine Wheel pub and The Oxford Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Radley station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Littlemore often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Littlemore, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlemore
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Littlemore and across Oxfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a roof survey in Littlemore
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For landlords with property near Radley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Homes in smaller places like Littlemore can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also near Littlemore
What else we do in Littlemore
Littlemore questions
I let a flat near Radley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Littlemore?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.