Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Radley Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Radley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Radley
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Radley, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Radley
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
With Clifton Hampden Manor about 2.7 miles south-east, the area around Radley has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
Also near Radley
What else we do in Radley
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Radley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Radley. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Radley, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Radley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Radley
Do you cover smaller places like Radley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Radley station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Roof surveys around Radley
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings often carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Radley Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For businesses in and around places like Templars Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Radley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Radley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Every address in OX14 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Radley
In Radley, that means homes and buildings near Nuneham Courtenay, Fitzharrys School and Bowyer Arms and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Radley itself: Radley station. A little further out are Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.