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Minster Lovell Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Minster Lovell, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
How a roof survey works in Minster Lovell
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about loose chimney pots and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Minster Lovell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Minster Lovell (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Minster Lovell
Minster Lovell Hall, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Minster Lovell. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Minster Lovell is about 3 miles west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Minster Lovell and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Minster Lovell and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Oxford page.
All of OX29 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Charterville Close, Upper Crescent and St Kenelm's Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Minster Lovell: Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Brize Norton (2 miles south), Carterton (3 miles south-west), Black Bourton (4 miles south) and Bampton (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Minster Lovell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart Public House. Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.1 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (4.4 miles south).
Common roof problems in Minster Lovell
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Kenelm, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Minster Lovell
Do you cover smaller places like Minster Lovell?
Yes. Minster Lovell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Minster Lovell is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Minster Lovell, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in Minster Lovell, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.