Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in New Marston, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in New Marston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Marston
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a smaller place like New Marston, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to New Marston
Other services in New Marston
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 around your tenants.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Marston. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Being in a smaller place like New Marston doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
For a price for roof surveys in New Marston, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Common questions in New Marston
Can a landlord with a rental near Oxford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to New Marston?
Yes. New Marston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Blocked gutters on homes around New Marston overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we are asked to look at in New Marston
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, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
The streets around a church such as Saint Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
What a roof survey looks like in New Marston
The wider area around New Marston has a long history of building, with Holywell Manor about 0.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Oxford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like St Michael's CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. New Marston is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. New Marston is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
We work across OX3, OX1 and OX4 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Near you in New Marston
We work in homes and buildings around English Faculty Library, Cheney School and Headington Hill Park, among other places. Nearby too are Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.