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Roof Survey in North Hinksey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in North Hinksey.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof survey in North Hinksey
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a smaller place like North Hinksey, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- North Hinksey (OX2)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
North Hinksey questions
Is North Hinksey within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in North Hinksey is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How much does a roof survey cost in North Hinksey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Signs you need a roof survey in North Hinksey
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Trees in and around Raleigh Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Hinksey
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Places near North Hinksey
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in North Hinksey, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Local roofs in North Hinksey
About 2 miles east lies Holywell Manor, a reminder of how long the area around North Hinksey has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to St Peter and St Paul: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
North Hinksey is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Hinksey and the surrounding area. North Hinksey is one of the places in Oxfordshire where we work.
Surveys in OX2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lime Road, Elms Road and Cedar Road and the roads around them. North Hinksey sits on or near the A34. We also cover the places around North Hinksey: Harcourt Hill (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east) and St John Street area (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in North Hinksey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and George Inn. Also close by are Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (1.2 miles east) and Angus Library and Archive (1.4 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Oxford station, about 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Westgate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.3 miles east). The countryside around North Hinksey includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.