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North Aston Roof Survey
Roof surveys in North Aston, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Aston
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like North Aston are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- North Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around North Aston
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Heyford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from North Aston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes North Aston. You can also see our page for Oxford.
Every address in OX25 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Green and Somerton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Landmarks near North Aston
The nearest railway station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
North Aston: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Aston?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to North Aston?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you look in the loft space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in North Aston
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around North Aston can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in North Aston, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. For older village homes like those around North Aston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
What we’re asked to look at in North Aston
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
Towns and villages near North Aston
What else we do in North Aston
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.