Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Norham Manor Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Norham Manor, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
What a roof survey looks like in Norham Manor
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Homes near green spaces like Oxford University Parks can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Historic houses such as Holywell Manor, about 0.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Norham Manor goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Norham Manor is about 1 mile north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Norham Manor and the rest of Oxfordshire. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Roof surveys in OX2, OX1 and OX3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Parks Road and Keble Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A4144, Norham Manor is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Norham Manor: Park Town (1 mile west), Walton Manor (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile south-west), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
What’s near Norham Manor
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library, Oxford Academy and Oxford University Parks and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (within half a mile west) and The Rose & Crown pub (within half a mile west). The closest station to Norham Manor is Oxford station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Museum of Natural History (less than half a mile south) and Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Norham Manor includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Roof survey in Norham Manor
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and the roof space alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Norham Manor drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Norham Manor (OX2, OX1, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Norham Manor is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
FAQs for Norham Manor
I let a flat near Oxford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Norham Manor?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Signs you need a roof survey in Norham Manor
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you run a business near Clarendon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space