Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Lyford
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Lyford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How a roof survey works in Lyford
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We’re often asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Lyford may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lyford (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Lyford
Historic houses like Longworth House, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Lyford 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 your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys in Lyford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Oxfordshire, we cover Lyford and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX12. Other places close to Lyford include Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lyford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub, among other places. A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lyford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lyford. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Questions from Lyford
Do you cover smaller places like Lyford?
Yes, Lyford is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyford?
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.
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lyford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Lyford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.