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Roof survey in Newington, Oxfordshire
Roof surveys in Newington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newington 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Newington
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How a roof survey works in Newington
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Newington (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Newington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof surveys in Newington: local notes
Older buildings in west Oxfordshire often have Cotswold stone slate roofs, and some Oxfordshire villages still have thatch. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Garsington Manor lies about 3.6 miles north-west, so building around Newington goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We survey roofs in Newington and the rest of Oxfordshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Newington. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Newington
We work in homes and buildings around The Catherine Wheel pub. Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Newington can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Newington
Is my home in Newington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Newington in the area you cover?
Yes, Newington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How much does a roof survey cost in Newington?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.