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Lower Arncott Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Lower Arncott, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Lower Arncott
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We’re often asked to look into slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Arncott, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 frequently need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Lower Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Arncott
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof surveys in Lower Arncott: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Boarstall Tower, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Arncott. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you let a flat or house near Bicester Village station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near Bicester Village, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Lower Arncott is about 3 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We visit Lower Arncott as part of our work across Oxfordshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Lower Arncott is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in OX25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Ploughley Road and Willowbrook and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lower Arncott: Upper Arncott (1 mile south), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles west), Murcott (2 miles south-west) and Fencott (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (9 miles south-west), Bicester (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (10 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Around Lower Arncott
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough pub. The closest station to Lower Arncott is Bicester Village station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Arncott include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Lower Arncott, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
What else we do in Lower Arncott
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Lower Arncott
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bicester Village station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Lower Arncott listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Older and listed buildings around Lower Arncott may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.