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Roof Survey in Marsh Gibbon
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Marsh Gibbon and across Oxfordshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
How a roof survey works in Marsh Gibbon
Everything we check, we check 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 applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Marsh Gibbon, 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 frequently 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Marsh Gibbon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bicester North station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Marsh Gibbon within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In a small place like Marsh Gibbon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof survey in Marsh Gibbon
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you look after a building such as Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Marsh Gibbon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Other services in Marsh Gibbon
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marsh Gibbon
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4.8 miles east lies Claydon House, a reminder of how long the area around Marsh Gibbon has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Bicester North station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bicester Village, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marsh Gibbon and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Surveys in OX27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Marsh Gibbon: Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Around Marsh Gibbon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Plough Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). The countryside around Marsh Gibbon includes Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.