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Roof Survey in Milton Common
Independent roof surveys in Milton Common. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Milton Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milton Common
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space, and people most often book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Older buildings in small places like Milton Common may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Milton Common (OX9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Milton Common: local notes
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Adwell House, about 3.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Milton Common. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Milton Common is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Milton Common, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Milton Common is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
Surveys in OX9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, Old London Road and Sandy Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Milton Common, we cover Tiddington (1 mile north), Albury (1 mile north), Draycott (1 mile north), Great Milton (1 mile west) and Great Haseley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles west), Thame (4 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Milton Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Pigeons pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Milton Common includes Wells Farm.
Questions from Milton Common
Is Milton Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Milton Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Milton Common?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
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.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common roof problems in Milton Common
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as Church of St Helen are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.